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If we dont, we make our own pattern, usually out of 1/16-inch welding rod. For any difficulty using this site with a screen reader or because of a disability, please contact us at 1-800-444-3353 or cs@harborfreight.com. I have avoided and put off projects many many times because of having to make stupid flare fittings with the familiar flaring tools. Our favorite bending tools are found objects with useful radii. This is especially important if you cant afford a high-quality tool. Youll see every article as soon as it's published, and get access to our full digital archive, by subscribing to Classic Motorsports. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by the-rodster, Apr 13, 2017. These 45-degree tools range from cheap to decent to excellent.

We recently stepped up to this Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit from Classic Tube. Wiring probably takes top prize in this category, with brake plumbing running a close second. (716) 759.1800 Copies of this tool kit are available for a bit less, but we chose to get ours from Classic Tube because theyre a trusted supporter of the car hobby. Terms Of Service. My next car to do will be a 1979 Ford Fiesta later this summer. Don't get scammed by websites pretending to be Harbor Freight. No matter how things change in the future, first impressions are everything. I guess the question becomes is it 250 dollars better than the Eastwood 25304? If we have an old line to copy, thats the easy button. In this case, its a cast-off piece of 3-inch-diameter tubing. I use a harbor freight bender and various objects for odd bends. Like stories like this?

The main issue: Each tool can bend line to a single radius, meaning multiple benders are needed for bends of different sizes. We strongly believe its the quality of the tools. I recently replaced all the brake and fuel lines on my 63 Chevy with Nicopp using the Eastwood flaring tool. Before I had this kit I hated to anything with brake lines if I could avoid it. Tim, I bought one at Napa for $50. Youre going to need to put an end on your new lines, and having the right setup is essential. HYDRA-Assist Flaring Tool, Video: Resetting the Steering Angle Sensor After an Alignment, Flare Lines with K-Tools Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit. Instead, weve invested those funds in a high-quality flaring tool. NAPA AUTO PARTS Spotlights Key Brake-Related New Multi-Size Tubing Straightener for Fluid Access to digital editions, contests, news. Weve successfully bent up hundreds of brake lines over the years. What makes brake plumbing such a headache? the quality and finish of your flares for critical applications is well worth the price. in retrospect, I waited too long to buy mine (about 15 years ago). I tell them the part is for my pool filter no mater what it is. Moving down the line, we continue to use found objects as bending tools. Employees of Babcox Media, industry manufacturers and TechShop advertisers are not eligible to enter.

The cheap ones can be found for as little as $10 and are hard to use successfully. Note: Specifications are approximate and subject to change. This die adds the final shape to the flare. I guess I'll have to break down and buy the tubing straightener. Once the fixtures are lined up, we clamp them in place. Read the main body, went back to look up the tool, got sticker shocked, and didn't scroll down. No more slowly straightening lines with our thumbs. And we can sell them for a fraction of the price because we cut out the middleman and pass the savings on to you. Most brake tools are just junk, and junk tools create junk results. I totally skipped the intermediate step and as I just recently purchased the Mastercool setup. For California consumers: more information about our privacy practices. Get 10% Off Your Entire Purchase When You Open a New Account, Get our best deals and latest news delivered straight to you. Thanks, I'll look for it as long as I don't have to ask a nimrod behind the counter to see it. (If youre working with AN fittings, you need a single flaring tool that makes 37-degree flares.) And I highly recommend the Ridgid one over the ones that look like the one in the picture below. Before we pick up our flaring tool, we remember to install the fitting, using some tape to secure it. We insert the second die and again pump the tool. Can it be tweaked to work right? Constructed of drop forged steel, these brake line pliers easily bend, align and adjust tubing while comfort grips reduce user fatigue.

These tube bending pliers are ideal for working on brake lines. Nope. just take a come-a-long and stretch it just till it straightens and you got it. Secret 3: Instead of using a tool, we simply bend the tube around a found object that happens to have the right radius. Story and Photos by Carl Heideman It's worth the price. Secret 4 solves what we believe is the biggest brake plumbing issue for most people: As we move along the line to make new bends, we tape it to the old line. The larger tool is our tubing cutter of choice, while the little one works best for tight spots. My primary one is that I'm going to need to totally redo the lines on the RX-3 since they've been open for 30 years. Hey Thanks Carl you are the best, we have our Jensey Healey challenge car we have to plum. Subscribe now. Also helps to use a piece of solid elect wire to pattern the tube. The Mastercoolsetup has completely changed my perspective. products and specialty tools for brake line repairs: youtube.com/watch?v=xMgK3LiMoyI, Tools:Ingersoll Rand Impact Features Visual Air Pressure Gauge, Tools:Dent Fix Spot Annihilator for Easy Spot Weld Removal, Tools:First Impact Glove with Low-Profile Impact Protection, Tools:NEBO Offers Inspection Lights for Work, Home and Hobby, The automotive industrys knowledge base for equipment, tools and supplies. Not all stainless lines are created equal, so weve settled on Classic Tube as our go-to source. Sending a customer away because were not equipped to perform a job is money lost. It will create SAE and DIN flares including 3/16, 4.75mm and 1/4 sizes. Cheap tools will work okay if youre finicky (and dont mind redoing things a few times). tubing without kinking or bending.

We insert the first die into the tool. Carl's recommendation is listed in the article. Terms of Service. Other than that, my experience has been that it's as easy to use as the Mastercool and produces results of similar quality. Thats why we usually bend our line around found objects that happen to have the correct radius. This tool can also flare a line in position; most others require removing the line from the car and placing it in a vise. If not you are welcome to use mine. IMG_4722 by krbarnes posted Mar 16, 2016 at 1:07 PM, IMG_4718 by krbarnes posted Mar 16, 2016 at 1:07 PM, IMG_4724 by krbarnes posted Mar 16, 2016 at 1:07 PM, http://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-coiled-tube-straightener, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Heres another big secret: Always work from a pattern. Classic Tube Practice and mock-ups make perfect. Now the straight part just needs a fitting and a flare. tools and lines. If were lucky, we can find the exact length we need and avoid having to cut and flare one end. Usually we just buy it in straight sections from our friendly local auto parts store, where its generally sold in various lengths ranging from about 12 to 60 inches. Our new line is officially bent. For this replacement, we started with a 60-inch line sourced from our local NAPA store. and 1/4 in. Using the old line as a reference, we made our initial bends by hand, working from one end to the other. Weve tried it both ways and have stuck with the cutters. For example, this tight radius just wouldnt bend nicely, so we made it larger. 8 bucks each way. Copyright 2000-2009 Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. Only one winner will be selected. To learn the rest of our secrets, just follow along as we make a brake line for one of our projectcars. It comes in sticks at Advance Auto, right next to the green stuff. Instead, they advise using an abrasive cutoff wheel. There's definitely an argument to be made for just ponying up for the nice tool. This keeps it from twisting and losing its 3D reference. Some people advise against tubing cutters because they can work-harden the end of the line and make it more likely to crack when flared. Dn0ZtfIfhon0TNmUOFAXZ4oaj1ycCrH9VE06uYYEMBAAE4h2uLK17jTiNcv8rXUZ. Privacy Policy.

How did we know we couldnt achieve that tight radius? My last project was a 1974 Capri. We often choose stainless steel for these projects instead of the plated mild steel thats available in the straight sections. We buy our brake lines two ways. We also recently upgraded to this bonus tool: a tubing straightener from, yes. When were tackling a big job, we buy our brake line in bulk coils of 25 or 50 feet. I'm certain the Mastercool tool is considerably easier to use than the Rigid tool (that style is irritating on a good day and GRM stated as such), but how much better is it than the intermediate step? [classictube.com](http://classictube.com) I have the big Eastwood flare tool and love it. I use the green stuff from NAPA, buy a long piece, cut it in 2 pieces, only have to flare 1 end. Certain projects seem to instill anxiety in even the most hardcore enthusiasts. It works awesome to the the very least and is effortless. I will get a model number and picture here in a bit. and I have had the nicer ones. Should ship OK in a USPS flats rate env. Custom-fit brake line tubing with this brake line forming tool. Their lines are annealed for easier bending. Its another investment at $189, but it makes quick work of straightening tubing coils and delivers very professional results. We bring shop owners and technicians the newest products and information they need to stay current with the technology and techniques for success, helping readers get the most out of their tools. Chances of winning are dependent upon the number of correct entries received. Our main secret?

These handy pliers work on 3/16 in. Privacy Policy. And the finished line is ready to go in the car. I have a block of Delrin that I drilled the long way, in all the sizes that I might use (3/16"-1/2" by 1/6ths).

It seems like these are available in many places for $15-75 and they have a lot of minor differences that make them much less effective.

What tool does this picture above represent? The result is a perfect flare that wont leak. Does this stuff come all rolled up? Copyright 2022 Babcox Media Inc. All rights reserved. Milwaukee Locks in Fastest Cordless Lockbolt Installations, Ingersoll Rand Impact Features Visual Air Pressure Gauge. ). Its just that simple. 2022 Motorsport Marketing. Lets separate the useful tools from the junk. 1645 E. Lemonwood Drive, Santa Paula CA 93060, Dress for Success: Making a Good Impression, Sonnhalter Partners with Habitat for Humanity for Tool Drive, BendPak Announces Senior Leadership Succession Plan, Minimize Downtime with Guardair Contain-It Kits, Lincoln Electrics New Weld-PAK180i MP Packs Big Power, Auto Pros Visit STR Automotive, Mooresville, NC, Continental Autodiagnos Pro Automotive Diagnostic System, An Efficient Approach to Battery and Electrical System Testing, TPMS / Tire / Wheel Service Equipment & Tools, Diagnostic Testing Equipment & Tools / Scan Tools, Faster On-Vehicle Brake Line Flaring with S.U.R.&R. In our two-plus decades of using it, its made only the occasional bad flareusually because we were going too fast and not being fussy. This article is from a past issue of the magazine. Secret 6: We tried it on a test piece first. Most bending tools feature a grooved radius, a clamping bar and a moveable bending arm. Everything worked like a dream. Like stories like this? My most common thing to have to fix is one end of a line or another, and taking it all off the car to flare the line just wouldn't be worth it. That said, it ain't cheap. Thats Secret 8: Be very fussy and compulsive with your flaring tool.

Limitations apply. I bought it because the Eastwood tool will only work when clamped in a vice, and won't work on the car. Powered by vBulletin At about $400, its an investment, but in addition to high-quality brake flares, it can make barbed flares for fuel lines plus metric bubble and even O-ring flares. And Ni-cop lines are great! HFT50 Hydra-Assist Flaring Tool makes on-vehicle brake line flaring fast and easy for the technician, says the company. Note that we still brought the line back into the correct position before the next bend. Subscribe now. The Hydra-Assist Flaring Tool features a hydraulic assist T-handle ram, a quick chuck for fast-punch change over, an S-lock for quick assembly and dual-handle placement for ease of use. The S.U.R.&R. (Were rarely lucky.) This photo reveals two more tricks. You can always paint it aluminum if you want a stock look. We dont use bending tools. This die flares the inside of the line. Item f. Woops. Youll see every article as soon as it's published, and get access to our full digital archive, by subscribing to Grassroots Motorsports. (no relation to mastercool/ COI). Hunter Engineering's Dave Fox discusses the steps required to reset or calibrate the steering angle sensor. The fixtures will move a bit, so its important to accurately line them up. This video includes a demonstration of the Hydra-Assist Flaring Tool, along with several other S.U.R.&R. By pairing Autel's tools, techs can expand their service capabilities. There are some online that have a very similar number, but are short a few fries in the kit for a couple pennies cheaper. We have invested millions of dollars in our own test labs and factories, so our tools will go toe-to-toe with the top professional brands. It's just that simple!

Another style of bending tool uses a spring: The line fits inside, allowing the tool to work like an external mandrel that keeps the line from collapsing. The winner will be randomly selected from correct entries and awarded $50.

Sliding the tubing through that straightens it out. Secret 5: Whenever we just cant perfectly duplicate a bend, we stray from the pattern a bit. Karl. So maybe this qualifies as Secret 7: Dont forget the fitting first. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements). The disadvantage to the Eastwood is that it's vise-mounted, so you really can't use it on a line that's still installed on the car. These benders tend to be even less useful than the grooved radius variety, but every now and then one will bail us out. This article is from a past issue of the magazine. We wont mention how many times weve flared a line and then realized we didnt have the fitting in place. Copyright 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase. What is the fail on the harbor freight version? I wish I had bought this years ago. Weve also used steel bars, hammer heads, fire extinguishers and welding tanks. Classic Tube. I will use nothing else from here on out. For regular brake likes, you need a double flaring tool that makes 45-degree flares. Guardair GunVacs feature convenient point-of-use vacuum capability and are equipped with a low-capacity filter bag. I hate trying to straighten it out. Weve tried and tested a pile of bending, cutting and flaring gadgets over the yearsand weve retired almost all of them. Plus, in our experience, the low-end tools tend to break quickly. Common issues are slipping lines, uneven flares and self-destruction. Technicians can create SAE and DIN flares including 3/16, 4.75mm and 1/4 sizes with this tool. Simple two piece that has a two stage operation to do a double flare. The hydraulic pump presses the die on the line. In this case, our radius die is just three tubing cutoffs. I've used all but the RIGID versions shown. console.log("Host www.techshopmag.com is engine "); TechShop is the automotive industrys foremost resource on equipment, tools and supplies. Those who make good ones will end up on top. Some stores have tools to loan. I got tired of dealing with leaking flares - tool budget doesn't count against the project, right? All rights reserved. Our flaring tool of choice is Classic Tubes Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit.

The tool is for use with S.U.R.&R.s ULTRABend and Steel Tubing.

Copyright 1995-2008 Atomic Industry: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. We start the process by using the 3/16-inch holding fixture to clamp our line. I've had my Mastercool kit for about 10 years now. That function, plus the mastercool having the dies for just about everything you could imagine including push to connect adaptors was well worth it.. Just pay attention when ordering the kit and make you you get the Mastercool part number that has all the bells and whistles.

This is why I don't use it. Heres a decent toolset made by Ridgid, available for about $100. I know good tools are useful and last a while but; what would you suggest in lieu of the really nice looking $450 dollar hydraulic flaring tool I'm only likely to use for 3 or 4 jobs? Not one joint leaked and when I decided to revise a couple of lines I made it was a non-issue. Entries must be received by the end of the month. IMO, if you're reading GRM and are the kind of person who makes brake lines, you'll end up making the other lines that the mastercool set can do. When I'm working on a car that needs all new brake lines I just order the tubing in 25ft lengths and the tube fittings and get to it.

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