RE Brake line double flare tool

[pepegriffo]

Hi, Need some help with finding a double flare tool that will work with 3/16th steel brake tubing.

Bought one from Norrthern tool, tubing slips before the flare is accomplished. I have looked at several different types more expensive, want to make sure the next one I buy works.

Any help would be appreciated

Pepe Griffo

[557B210]

In my humble opinion, these are best:

Ridgid 345DL if you want 45º double flares.

Ridgid 377 for 37º flares.

[Bob McLaughlin]

I agree ; it's so tempting to try and save a few bucks , especially at this time of year . Buy a really good double flaring toolkit ; brakes are terrible when you lose them to a shoddy flare . Bob

[roger1]

I bought this Eastwood Professional Model. (http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html)

It's great. It is recommended for stainless too.

The Rigid doesn't say it's for stainless but reports say it will work on the proper annealed type of stainless tubing.

I also have the Rigid 377 for the 37 deg. stuff.

[acardon]

I agree, a Rigid tool is a good one.
When I used a cheap one I borrowed from the auto supply, I found that if I put the bars in a vise to clamp the tubing, it kept the tubing from slipping. The wing nuts allow the bars to bend in the middle and not clamp sufficently.

[Rick_L]

"I found that if I put the bars in a vise to clamp the tubing, it kept the tubing from slipping."

I've done that too but some of the cheap tools still slip. And not so cheap ones too.

On the other hand, the Ridgid tools I bought don't slip even without the extra clamping.

[NickP]

Hi, Need some help with finding a double flare tool that will work with 3/16th steel brake tubing.

Bought one from Norrthern tool, tubing slips before the flare is accomplished. I have looked at several different types more expensive, want to make sure the next one I buy works.

Any help would be appreciated

Pepe Griffo

Yup, I have a bucket full of past tools of all kinds including the flare tools. I purchased a MasterKool set 41475 along with the attachments from the 71480 for 37 degree use also. http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html A bit pricy, but works every time and I can makeup all of the other GM fuel line fittings or do just about anything I may need. For the single purchase one time need, the Rigid is a very good tool.

http://www.mastercool.com/media/71475.gif

[pepegriffo]

Hi Thanks for the replies, Always helps to ask whats best. Looks like the ridgid will work.

Pepe Griffo

[rhallen]

I rented (pay for the tool and get your money back when returned) one from Advance Auto. Top quality tool and don't have to look for it next time it is needed just go back to Advance Auto.

[Nsanehotrodz]

Yup, I have a bucket full of past tools of all kinds including the flare tools. I purchased a MasterKool set 41475 along with the attachments from the 71480 for 37 degree use also. http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html A bit pricy, but works every time and I can makeup all of the other GM fuel line fittings or do just about anything I may need. For the single purchase one time need, the Rigid is a very good tool.

http://www.mastercool.com/media/71475.gif

This is the kit I have. Money well spent!

[blacktop]

I bought this Eastwood Professional Model. (http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html)

It's great. It is recommended for stainless too.

The Rigid doesn't say it's for stainless but reports say it will work on the proper annealed type of stainless tubing.

I also have the Rigid 377 for the 37 deg. stuff.

My friend just bought this one works great...

[jblack55]

I agree, a Rigid tool is a good one.
When I used a cheap one I borrowed from the auto supply, I found that if I put the bars in a vise to clamp the tubing, it kept the tubing from slipping. The wing nuts allow the bars to bend in the middle and not clamp sufficently.

Me too rigid works for me :anim_25:

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