Brake flaring tool

[drooartz]

I've got to do some work on the Morris' brake lines, and need to do all the lines for the Bugeye. Time to get a brake flaring tool!

Gerard recommended one from Rigid. I was wondering if there were any other recommendations out there.

 

[TR3driver]

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]

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

 

[Grantura_MKI]

I would purchase one out of the UK. They are near $200 us and you will be happy.

 

[BlueMax]

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

 

[Roger]

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

I'm sure it is, but it won't necessarily make all you need for a British car.

 

[BlueMax]

What else is needed other than a double and a bubble flare on British cars (Bugeye Sprite)? Hummm, curious minds want to know?

 

[TR3driver]

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

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.

 

[BlueMax]

Don't know how or why you had issues, but mine went smooth as silk.