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Brake flaring tool
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TR3driver
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
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Almost doesn't matter if you use Cunifer line; it flares easily. OTOH I once made the mistake of buying some pre-flared steel line at FLAPS, and that stuff was nearly impossible to flare successfully. I tried several different tools, finally managed to get a barely acceptable flare using a Snap-On tool kit borrowed from a local garage. Still not pretty, but good enough.
twas_brillig
Jedi Knight
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I was just looking at the Fedhill brake line etc. site, and they'll sell your or rent you a 12 pound flaring tool. "$25.00 for the first two weekends,(time in shipping not counted) then $25.00 per week after that, plus $375.00 security deposit. $400.00 will be charged to your credit card. " Doug
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I would purchase one out of the UK. They are near $200 us and you will be happy.
BlueMax
Jedi Warrior
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This kit is an excellent kit. Very precision flares every time!!
https://store.snapon.com/Flaring-Tool-Sets-Blue-Point-Set-Double-Flaring-Tool-P644043.aspx
https://store.snapon.com/Flaring-Tool-Sets-Blue-Point-Set-Double-Flaring-Tool-P644043.aspx
Roger
Luke Skywalker
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I'm sure it is, but it won't necessarily make all you need for a British car.
TR3driver
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
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That looks to be the same kit I used. Didn't work "every time" for me, but I got a usable bubble on the 3rd or 4th try. Grinding a nice, smooth chamfer on the end of the line seemed to be the trick, along with lots of lube.
