Hi, Barry.
I purchased a tool to make the bubble flare that is found on the
master cylinder and PDWA end of the world. It works just fine. The
kit included a clamp (like you describe) and the various dies, but
also a tool for "preparing" the tube end -- basically a 4-flute
countersink mounted in a handle. Instructions were to reduce the tube
wall thickness to half using the tool, then use the die to make the
flare. Worked quite well for me on 3/16 brake line. Of course, I
haven't leak-tested the system yet, so there could be a hidden
problem, but my guess is it's OK.
Donald.
> Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 22:02:48 -0700
> From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
>
> I've heard many references to re-flaring brake lines and have always been a
> little puzzled. I have tried to re-flare the typical steel 3/16 O/D brake
> lines and with the flaring tool I have, and I have never been able to do a
> decent single flare, never mind a double. I could see possibly 1/4 inch or
[...]
> What tool do those of you who've actually done this use, and was the flare
> every bit as good as the factory one?
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