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EAM
2025-07-01 18:19:05
I've used this a couple of times to repair brake lines on my 2002 Toyota Sienna. It's easy to flare copper nickel lines because they're fairly soft. But, the OEM lines are very hard and covered with a thick plastic. I shaved off a few inches of the plastic and tried to get a good flare. The tool clamps hard, but the tube is pushed away slightly and you can't get a good flare. I marked the tubing just past the tool and could see that it moved. One of the other reviews mentioned using sand paper in the tube slot. I tried 600 grit in the tool on a piece of brake line I had taken off. But, the tube just shifted again. So, I cut a small rectangle of sand paper cloth used for cleaning copper plumbing pipes. I wrapped the brake line with a very small piece of the cloth with the grit on the inside against the brake line. There was just enough sanding cloth to go around the line and not cause too much distortion of the flare tool. On my test piece, it worked and the brake line did not move in the lisle tool. I then used it on the actual line under the van. Again, the line did not shift and I was able to produce a good flare. None of the connections I've made when using this tool have leaked. One of them is over two years old. I've attached a couple of pictures showing the cloth and you can see a tiny piece wrapped around the test piece after flaring. Now, I keep several pieces of the cloth cut into very small pieces in the flare tool case for future projects. This Tool is heavy and solidly built. It is well worth the purchase price if you do your own mechanic work. I'm glad it's the first flare tool I bought. Based on other reviews and my own experience, it's a great tool for a great price.
Robert Valego
2025-06-05 11:26:44
Makes a perfect flare every time once you understand how to use it. It works well in tight spaces in 3/16 and 1/4 inch. Great quality and value.
Greg M
2025-05-28 12:14:27
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richard j smith
2025-05-19 18:59:05
This is the brake line flaring tool I've been wanting all my life. It's simple, consistent, and durable. There's no clumsy fighting with getting it to hold together just right, everything fits precisely, operation is smooth, and results are always perfect. Just make sure the line is seated to the correct depth and clamped tightly, and pay attention to which side of the anvil you insert first (they are marked side 1 and 2).The fact that it can be held firmly and used in smaller confines makes it fantastic for on the vehicle repairs where a proper splice repair is much more practical than disassembling things in order to replace a whole section of line. It was excellent when I had to repair and alter a brake line on my Foxbody Mustang, and would have had to remove everything from the firewall in order to replace the original line. It was very convenient when repairing a rear brake line on an XJ Cherokee, being able to reach up next to the frame rail rather than pull and bend the lines.Definitely recommend this tool to anyone who needs to flare 3/16 and 1/4 lines, whether you are a mechanic or just a DIY person, this tool will work for you.
Nexus6
2025-05-10 13:41:42
If you're working on your brake lines, or know they're gonna need some attention, then this is the tool you want. There are some great, basic tutorials on how to use this tool on YouTube, so take advantage of them. Couldn't find any cons because this tool is so well made and comes in a decent little case. Under the car or truck, no problem. This tool is small enough to get into those tight spots as well. If you get the tool while it's on sell, then it's even a better deal. Hope this helps. Cheers
J.Dubb
2025-05-02 12:42:52
Was a bit skeptical after reading some of the reviews about the lines slipping when flaring them. Tried the on a steel line and a NiCopp line. Tool worked well on both. Hopefully it continues to work well after being used more.
P Faulkner
2025-04-08 17:03:20
This tool is very well built , grips the tubing properly without marring the tube. Be sure to follow the included instructions step by step and it will produce factory looking double flares. I used it on 1/4 inch Silver Zinc lines , which seem to be a harder alloy than some other tubing that I have. Be sure to tighten the tubing hold down bolts in stages and very tight, the use the supplied flare adaptor as instructed.
juan j.
2025-04-06 11:52:09
Excelente herramienta, antes usaba el tÃpico avellanador con los adianto para hacer el doble avellanador, creÃa que salÃan aceptable pero con esta herramienta no hay fallo, cada avellanador que realizas saldrá perfecto. Tener en cuenta que solo sirve para tuberia 3/16 y 1/4.
ac429cobrajet
2025-03-27 14:11:32
I did my research this is the best highest quality tool you can buy, easily creates perfect double flares and you can even use it on the vehicle.
Jorge roberto quintero
2025-02-26 11:05:22
Para hacer un buen trabajo
Pierre Richard
2024-12-23 17:34:24
facile a utiliser et permet de travailler dans les endroits difficiles d accès.
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