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    1. #1
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      Cheap Nicopp brake line off Amazon

      I just bought some 3/16 cheap Nicopp brake line off Amazon and it was junk. I heard how wasy Nicopp was to work with and this line did bend easy but could not get a good flare out of it.

      At first I thought it was my technique then I thought it was the cheap flaring tools I was using. I bought the $50 Eastwood on car flaring tool and had the same results, deformed flare.

      I finally remembered I had on old piece of steel line laying around the garage and it flared perfectly the first time. So the problem is the line I bought which is probably some Chinese knock off line.

      Does anyone know of a good source for quality Nicopp line?

      1967 Firebird (current project)
      1967 Firebird (unfinished project SOLD)


    2. #2
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      I bought mine from a company based out of England.....not made in China. I can't remember the name of the company. I used the cheap stuff I had purchased from Jegs to mock up my lines and then used them as a template for the good stuff.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    3. #3
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    4. #4
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      I have used Jegs brand straight pieces and I think AGS. I absolutely love it! I use this flaring tool and its also spectacular! IMHO...bad flares come from ****ty tools! I have a very expensive 37 degree tool and even with my lazy prep work, still perfect flares.

      https://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...SABEgKM4vD_BwE
      1970 Camaro/DSE build


      Are you driver enough? Maybe....come on blue!
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    5. #5
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      I use this. Can get it at Summit too.

      https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-U-R-R-BR-...EAAOSwsB9WDZxF

      Don
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

    6. #6
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      x2 what Don said. I used that brand with their fitting kit and worked great.
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    7. #7
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      John Parsons

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      UnRivaled Rides recent project -- LS9-powered 69 Camaro

    8. #8
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      Bought my Nicopp lines at O'Reilly's. Eastwood $200 plus flaring tool and it flares like butter. The somewhat expensive flaring tool is well worth the money no matter the line material.

    9. #9
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      Thanks everyone, a lot of great info! I think I'll give the line from Summit a try. I also like the idea about using the cheap line as a template, might as well since t's probably not worth the trouble to send back.

      And just so everyone knows this is the cheap line I got that was junk, stay away from this stuff.
      https://www.amazon.com/25ft-Copper-N...eb_18465741011

      Here's the flaring tool I bought, didn't work on the cheap line but produced a perfect double flare on the steel line. If you don't want to shell out $200 for the nice Eastwood model this is a good alternative. This only does 3/16 line but if you're just doing brake line that's all you need.
      https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-5...web_6804661011
      1967 Firebird (current project)
      1967 Firebird (unfinished project SOLD)

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      Quote Originally Posted by Wall View Post
      Thanks everyone, a lot of great info! I think I'll give the line from Summit a try. I also like the idea about using the cheap line as a template, might as well since t's probably not worth the trouble to send back.

      And just so everyone knows this is the cheap line I got that was junk, stay away from this stuff.
      https://www.amazon.com/25ft-Copper-N...eb_18465741011

      Here's the flaring tool I bought, didn't work on the cheap line but produced a perfect double flare on the steel line. If you don't want to shell out $200 for the nice Eastwood model this is a good alternative. This only does 3/16 line but if you're just doing brake line that's all you need.
      https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-5...web_6804661011

      The OEM tool I linked is the best flaring tool I have ever used! It’s relatively cheap too!
      1970 Camaro/DSE build


      Are you driver enough? Maybe....come on blue!
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    11. #11
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      I did see some good reviews on that tool and that is a good price.
      1967 Firebird (current project)
      1967 Firebird (unfinished project SOLD)

    12. #12
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      Finally finished with my brake lines, the SUR&R brake line flared perfect every time. It was super easy to bend and flare.

      I have a lot of respect for the guys that have the patience and talent to make brake lines look perfect, I did what I could with mine but definitely not perfect.
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    13. #13
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      Great results with the MasterCool hydraulic flare tool with Nicopp from thestopshop vendor on Amazon. The PREP WORK of the end of the tubing before beginning the flare process, using a high quality tool, and lubricating with a little brake fluid made all the difference when making my double inverted flares. Emphasis on prep work. It should be a perfectly square cut and have an even chamfer. No burrs.
      Chris Johnson

      '66 Chevelle Malibu

    14. #14
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      I bought some Amazon NiCopp line too. I had a hard time getting it to seal at first but I found out I was over flaring it. Since the NiCopp is So much softer I found that if I go light on the double flare, then get it nice and tight on the distribution block, Master, etc. it sealed really well.

    15. #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by boss_hoss View Post
      I bought some Amazon NiCopp line too. I had a hard time getting it to seal at first but I found out I was over flaring it. Since the NiCopp is So much softer I found that if I go light on the double flare, then get it nice and tight on the distribution block, Master, etc. it sealed really well.
      It might have sealed, I was just worried about the back side of the flare. Every flare I did had a step or was uneven on the back side (step 1 of double flare) but the front side looked ok. I would have thought it was something I was doing but as soon as I switched to the SURR line it flared perfect every time.
      1967 Firebird (current project)
      1967 Firebird (unfinished project SOLD)





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