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Your cart is empty.Metric & 45 Degree Flaring Tool - for 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2" and metric 4., 6, 8, & 10MM. This does both double flare and metric bubble flare. Designed for steel, copper, aluminum, brass, mild very soft stainless.
Frank Gerardi
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
I had to replace the entire brake plumbing on my 2000 Buick LeSabre, and this tool was a life saver!Saved so much money by doing the job myself, the tool paid for itself!
HBMaGneT
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
The single flaring bits and bubble flare bits screw on and tighten with the provided wrench is good. Better than the toolless design. The double flare uses the single flare bit with double flare die. The wrench has a protrusion length check guage to ensure your tube is sticking out the right amount. Much better than the height of the die method typical kits use. Kit seems well made.Got a nice bubble flare on the first go without any difficulty.Those who broke it on the first use from over tightening the clamps or made bad flare must lack some mechanical skills or lack understand of the mechanics of making a flare. Everything must look like a nail to those folks.Cut and square the tube as instructed.Chamfer the outer and inner edge as instructed.Clamp as instructed.Put handle part of tool in vise.Spray a little lube on the contact surface of the die to help things slide and limit wear on tool (wd40 works well)Once the tool bottoms out, you stop.Unclamp and use a scuff pad and give it a couple twist and you are done. (see pics)Don't force it. Shouldn't take much. I did soft steel without much effort.
hiflex
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021
The unit does not make a very good bubble or double flares. The fixture that holds the tube has to be so tight that it leave teeth marks in the tube. It’s definitely not worth the price charged!
Mary C.
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
In order to make good bubble flair: I had to use back side (square) cut to form a good flare for mybrake fitting application & use vise grip pliers to keep tool surface smooth while forming the flare.Did great job with those changes in procedure. Made several test flares before final installation, tofind what worked best. Would recommend change in spacing for bolt to secure smooth surface ontool to make great flares on tube.
Hdweka
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
My poor old Ford pickup blew a brake line at the end of my driveway. Ford doesn't sell replacement brake lines and almost no one does. They said they make them as needed. It would have cost me at least $80 to tow it to a shop and then the cost of the repair. I figured how hard could it be. Well leave it to Ford to crap things up like always. I did a google search for 2001 F150 brake lines and thank goodness a friendly fellow posted pictures and details of the job. Turns out in their infinite stupidity, Ford used standard 3/16" line with a standard double flare at one end but a metric bubble flare on the other. Imagine my frustration if I didn't know this ahead and only got a kit that did double flares. So fast forward and I got this all inclusive kit, the right fittings and some brake line. total cost around $65. I found the this tool to be very substantial. The fact that it has both metric and standard clamps and both types of flares allowed me to complete the brake line in about an hour. The clamp was super strong and held the 3/16" line with authority and only finger tight. Trick is to tighten the end closed to the line first and use the mechanical advantage of a distant second clamp and you have plenty of strength and still plenty of air between the vice bars. I made a practice flare, cut it off and made another just to check it out. It seemed good enough so I ran the line 80" or so along the frame and did the bubble flare in place under the truck. It all worked and held with no leaks. Good enough for me and what a savings of time and money on just the first use.
Eric Clawson
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
I purchased this set due to the ability to form both metric and SAE sized line. The instruction sheet on the top cover is for "ISO Bubble flares". Although there are no instructions for any other type of flares one can perform with this set. There are two different types of bits (colored black and silver) in this kit but there are no instructions as to what they are for. I was uncertain as to which ones to use while performing a bubble flare for a metric system so I used the black bits. But I found the metric line holder marked for the 4.75mm line slipped while trying to form the bubble and realized the metal line I bought was a 3/16ths (SAE) type line. Once I utilized the correct forming block, the set worked great. It formed a perfect bubble flare that held brake fluid, under pressure, without any leaks.I have an Isuzu Amigo that developed a fluid leak in the old metal line due to rust over the years (1999 model). Since the original line was installed before the body was placed on the frame, I had to form a new line in three sections to be able to fish it through the space provided for said line. Using 10mm X 1.0mm fittings, I was able to restore the rear metal brake line to a working unit. I had to form/replace the entire metal line from the connection at the right front wheel, along the frame rail, bend it behind the rear support rail and connect it to the rear junction block for both rear calipers. With some careful measurements, patience and a tubing bender; I was able to complete the job that was both functional and aesthetically pleasing (for an unseen portion of a hydraulic system).I would absolutely recommend this kit although I only gave it 4 stars since their include instructional sheet seemed lacking for a shade-tree mechanic. If you already know what every part and bit is used for, I'm sure it is not a problem. Since I was unsure, I checked Youtube and did a couple of practice flares to make sure I was using the correct bit.In the photo of the bubble flare (2nd photo) you can see all the scratches/serrations on the line. That is from my use of the 4.75mm jig instead of using the 3/16ths (SAE) jig, which I should have used initially. The "Teeth" on the jig will imprint on the line slightly but a bit of emery cloth or a mild file will remove any rough edges to pass a fitting over the tooled area.The kit is well worth the money and I would have given it 5 stars if the included instructional sheet would pander to the novice better.
AK.Hawaii50
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2017
Didn't have chance to use it.
Douglas Jamieson
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
Worked well. Did bubble flair great. Made job easier. Price good quality good
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