Thanks. After doing a bit of research, I've learned a few things. First of
all, the standard inverted flare and bubble flare don't re-seal well if the
parts are disassembled and re-assembled. That is certainly one of the
problems I've encountered.
There's a nice evaluation of brake line fittings, pros and cons and some
possible tools if you use the AN single flare. Aircraft Spruce has some
really cool looking tools at moderate prices. There's also more than a few
$400 tools out there, which I won't be buying! Here's the link for the
write-up.
www.dimebank.com/BrakePlumbing.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 6:11 PM
Subject: RE: Somebody want to recommend a good brake line flaring tool?
> > The old NAPA produces consistent results - One out of every two
> > seals well.
> > It's going in the trash as soon as I can buy a better one - any tricks
or
> > favorite tools for flaring steel brake lines?
>
> The only trick I can offer is to not bother trying to flare the tubing
sold
> in parts stores with fittings already mounted. That stuff is hard as a
rock
> ! Bundy tubing sold in coils is quite a bit softer and much easier to
> flare.
>
> Randall
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