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Fellas,
I found this on the internet and it too was around $385 or so. I was shocked when I found out Snappy has them for $308.00! Yes it is pricey for an occasional use, but it does work nice! DV |
Another question....what size line?
I bought a 25 foot roll of 3/16 steel. At 11 bucks CDN its cheap.
IF I can roll it out into nice straight pieces great I may go with it. Too bad I don't have tubing benders that small. Curious to know what all you guys used?? I assume 3/16 is more common? If so thats better for hooking up to the fittings etc. Tim |
tube flairing
The only way to cut the tube is with a saw. A tubing cutter
does not cut the steel, it displaces and work hardenes the end of the tube. I thought this would help alot a cobra people make a small job not so tuff. Good-Luck Race Smart Race Safe Mikestang |
Thanks Mikestang..everyone's tips and experiences help guys like me about to make the move...Never really thought about your tip as I do use the tubing cutter alot at work. ( another apllication)
I do know that the burr is a big deal and will be cleaning up these ends very well.... A local rental shop rents out a double flaring tool set... at 7 bucks a 1/2 day we shall see if its a POS or not...LOL It isn't SS so it should work. Tim |
Lucky day..
Turns out our local Canadian Tire store has a tool lending program...they will lend out a decent double flaring set for 48 hours no charge...just a visa # for if it doesn't come back in time.
Cool Tim |
double flare brake lines
I replaced a couple of brake lines over the weekend using Summit's double flare tool ($39). Mikestang's suggestion to cut the line with a saw instead of a tubing cutter was HUGE! I took some emory paper to the end of the line to rough it up a bit, tightened it down evenly, reamed the end a bit, put a drop of oil on the tool, and made sure I didn't over-tighten the flares. Perfect every time. Soooooooo much easier. I can't see how a $350 tool would make much difference.
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Frank,
$308.00 including tax! When you do one to two full cars a week, plus fuel lines, trust me on this one. It is worth it! :) DV |
I forget that some of you actually get to work on these cars for a living. I am sure you are right, I am a big advocate for having the right tool for the job.
2 cars a week, I am jealous! :MECOOL: |
Frank,
I tell everyone; it's not a job, it's a hobby gone array! :) DV DV |
Looks as though you have plenty of advise....
But what the hell, I'll through in my two cents any ways.
Forget double flaring. Switch all you fitting over to AN and live happily forever. Have fun and try to remain calm! ;) |
Perserverance and a cheap double flaring tool from the local auto parts store came through. I was hesitant, but looking at the design of the tool, I could tell it would do the job easier. Cost me $15.95 and is from performance plus. I broke one of the adaptors when doing one of the lines, but it came with a lifetime warranty. I used the adaptor from my other flaring tool, which looked the same, and the flares come out almost perfect.
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Quote by Ohbuoy: "and the flares come out almost perfect."
Does that mean the brakes will almost work? :3DSMILE: Forgive me Ohbouy.. I just couldn't resist! Dodging brake fittings, wrenches, and one roll of brake line! DV |
Thanks for all the knowledge shared on brake line flaring. I've spent a long time installing wheel sensors and wiring up my ABS system to the Cobra,this weekend I'll do the hydraulics. With all this knowledge, nothing can go wrong.:CRY:
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Dave,
Didn't know you were setting up an ABS system. Please let us know. Pictures and reports are mandatory! DV |
yes dear.
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