Brake line flaring tool

[Tbaumer]

I'm going to buy a brake line flare tool. I don't mind spending more for a quality tool. From my searches online, it looks like:
Eastwood is currently unavailable (at least on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Eastwood-253...002QBRHD4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
As is Fedhill's 007C https://store.fedhillusa.com/007cbrakelineflaringtool.aspx
The BrakeQuip tool has an outrageous price (I don't mind spending for quality, but Wow!) https://www.amazon.com/BrakeQuip-BQ350A-High-Speed-Flaring/dp/B0791W73J2
So, I'm looking at the Mastercool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785P58G3/ref=emc_b_5_t
or TGR https://www.amazon.com/TGR-Professional-Brake-Flaring-Degree/dp/B01HOXH242
for a tool that I will only occasionally use once I re-do my existing lines. Anybody have experience with these or guidance to a better one?

 

[Napalm00]

I have the k-tool ( top one) it's nearly impossible to fuck up making a line with this . I've done probably five full vehicles plus a shit ton of individual lines with it. Love it .

They make a handheld version to use on vehicle that uses the same dies. Also have that



Like you have already seen that made in China , any version of this tool will probably work well

 

[WreckITFrank]

The eastwood tool works great. Why not just go direct?

https://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html

 

[Tbaumer]

Good idea ^. Looks like it's only out of stock for another week or so. Christmas must've wiped them out. I read good things about the Eastwood.

 

[defenderholty]

The Eastwood flaring tool is awesome. I think mine was around $185 on sale

 

[RDavisinVA]

I have an English version of the Eastwood 25304 tool, bought 30+ years ago, that works like a champ.
We always use the cupro-nickle brake line and which ever flare is required.
Be sure and examine the old line for flair type or examine the cylinder because not all flairs functionally interchange.
Not a cheap tool, but well worth the investment.
Once the word gets out, everyone is your best friend when you have one!

 

[Uncle Douglas]

They make a handheld version to use on vehicle that uses the same dies.

Got a link ? I need that bitch

 

[Napalm00]

Got a link ? I need that bitch

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPRVCPV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

This one uses the same dies as my ktool

 

[MountainD]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPRVCPV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

This one uses the same dies as my ktool

Do they make a bubble flare attachement too: That is a great hand held version. May have to look at the bench one too.

But all things being equal, it is hard to ignore the Eastwood's tools recommendations. Everyone that I know that has such a tool has steered me toward them with nothing short of outstanding recommendations...

 

[Napalm00]

It can do bubble and din bubble, works well

 

[Giftshopduane]

Eastwood ftw! its a great tool.

ive used this also handheld..

Mastercool Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063YR2I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_baOaEbCRJWPJY

 

[expanse]

another vote on the eastwood/k-tool. I had a k-tool crack in half and they sent me a new unit with nothing more than an email with photos of the broken tool.

 

[Mattarm]

+1 on Eastwood tool. Simple, fast and awesome.

 

[RDavisinVA]

After looking at the pictures of the handheld tool, it looks like it will do both the double flair and the hourglass flare, which cover all the Land Rover applications with 3/16" line.

 

[Tbaumer]

Eastwood is ordered. Thanks all for the recommendations. Hope I won't ever need it, but I'm ordering the handheld tool also, to have on the truck for field repairs.

 

[Tbaumer]

Forgot to follow up on this. Eastwood tool worked like a champ! I have replaced all the lines with new, except the line across the engine bay to the left side front (too much to remove to access routing at this time). New stainless braided flex lines. Used a power bleeder for the first time - another great tool to have! (made an easy one person job out of what used to take two people).

 

[Andrew]

The Eastwood tool is $159.97 right now with $30 off + $10 promo code. Seems like a pretty good deal. What is everyone using for a bender and cutter? I ordered the RIDGID 32920 cutter and RIDGID 36117 3/16" bender.

 

[Napalm00]

cutter i use a $5 one i got from napa, i only use the cupronicle lines so its easy. i deburr the ID with a pocketknife . For a bender i use my hands a lisel roller bender and a amazon pinch bender. all cheap tools, nothing special , can link them if you want to see

 

[jymmiejamz]

I have a lot of tools for making brake lines and fuel lines. For bending I really like the Fragola tight radius bender so you can make lines that look like factory lines. Have a tube straightener with wheels is really nice if you buy bulk brake pipe.

 

[evilfij]

I have the Gedore bender.