Re: Flaring Brake Lines

Posted by Paul(in NY) [12.64.108.88] on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 17:20:57 :

In Reply to: Flaring Brake Lines posted by Chris [68.60.186.165] on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 16:26:24 :

Her is a link to a decent tutorial with pictures;
http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspension/flaretool/ft-1.htm

After cutting the tubing and reaming the ID for burs, I take a fine file and just 'love'
the OD where it was cut. Then plenty of lube, I use brake fluid. Once you get the hang of it, you can turn out flares with ease and no errors.

One important thing. Some people like to put a tiny copper crush washer between the flare and seat to prevent leaks. DONT DO IT. These flare joints are not designed for crush washers. This is a band aid for a bad job.

Paul

• PW/WC/M37 How to Pictorials

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• Re: Flaring Brake Lines - Mike O in CO. 19:13:55 04/30/2010
• Re: Flaring Brake Lines - Grant in CO 18:41:53 04/30/2010
  • Re: Flaring Brake Lines - Desoto61 23:36:09 04/30/2010
  • Gar - Paul(in NY) 19:52:24 04/30/2010
    • Re: Paul - Bill in CO 22:21:49 04/30/2010
      • And - Paul(in NY) 22:23:44 04/30/2010
  • Wilwood - Grant in CO 18:49:41 04/30/2010
• Re: Flaring Brake Lines - KenW 18:25:18 04/30/2010
• Re: Flaring Brake Lines - BobS 18:06:33 04/30/2010
  • Right on the money Bob. ntxt - Paul(in NY) 18:25:14 04/30/2010

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