Complete tube flaring kit?

[iroc409]

I was at NAPA a while back, and they had a complete tubing kit, including a tubing bender and all the flaring tools for work with hard line. I think it was around $80.

I was wondering, what else is out there that is a comprehensive kit to work with tubing? I don't need something in the several hundred dollar range, just something to occasionally do a brake line or maybe redo my transmission cooler installation with more hardline and less rubber.

 

[srmofo]

All I can recommend is the mastercool hydraulic set. Its the most complete bang for the buck set out there. Comes in just north of $200 online. However it will do metric bubble, standard and double flare, push connect and fuel lines. There is also an additional die set that does AN style 37* flares.

If you are looking for a complete set its hard to beat.

If you are just looking to do a double flare 3/16 brake line once, just rent the cheap tool from the parts store and save your dollars

 

[cubfarm 1]

At work we have anduse a compleat "tubes&hoses" brand machine. Really nice and about 30.ooo new. could use some "user-friendly" redesign.

 

[vssjim]

The MasterCool hyd.tubing flairing kit is the deal, period. As far as bending if you buy the Nickle Copper tubing it bends with your fingers.

 

[iroc409]

OK, I will look into the Mastercool kit. I don't know if I want to spend that much, but it sounds good from description.

I don't forsee using the kit a lot, just a few projects here and there. Not just brake lines, though.

 

[JASTECH]

Will it work on stainless steel just as good? My Scout II needs new lines, so I wish to convert system to Hydra-Boost and disc all 4. What is your thoughts?

 

[Buckgnarly]

For doing single and double flares up to 1/2" occasionally, buy the Ridgid 345. DO NOT BOTHER WITH THAT OTHER ****!!!!!

Nothing but the Mastercool will beat that kit, and if you are not doing a lot the Ridgid cannot be beat. The Mastercool is sweet though.....I may upgrade to that someday.

 

[tool-nut]

Do the single/double flaring kits make quality single flares or is it best to stick with two sets? I'm always suspicion when a kit claims it can do everything, but I have not tried it myself.