|
Brake line question
I need help with a brake line question. I am going to be installing brake lines this weekend. I know I need to make double flares on my steel lines, but how far back should I make the first flare?
Any one who has done this I would appreciate your help. Thanks, Jer |
The tool inserts give the depth. The thickness of the cap of the "mushroom" that you insert into the line for the bubble, is how much tubing should be sticking out of the clamp.
The little black inserts in various sizes that have a cross section like a T the thickness of the horizontal part of the T is the measurement. Hope this was more informative than confusing. practice a few on a piece of scrap before trying it on the real brake line, how much force you use while flaring is important. |
Thanks Mr. Fixit, appreciate the advice.. I will practice on some scrap first. Have a good Thanksgiving!
Jer |
Use a fine tooth file to remove the sharp edge around the perimeter of the tube prior to the first flare, also debur the inside before you begin forming the first flare. Practice on a piece of similar tubing material before you start on the actual pieces you will be using. A little lube is ok too.... Good luck
Rick |
And don't forget to put the threaded ferrule on the line BEFORE you flare it! Nothing sucks worse than making a perfect flare, then having to cut it back off to install the nut. :3DSMILE:
|
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:05 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: