How does an inline flaring tool work?

[tjmonsen5]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675506&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I just rented a flaring tool to do double flares on my neighbors explorer today. It was pretty simple to use, but was a little tough in one spot because there was not much room. The set from AutoZone is 30 bucks.
I just found this on Snap-on's website for only 34 bucks, its a different design but I cant figure out how it would work? I cant find any instructions. Can somebody explain? In the description it says it makes more accurate flares...

 

[DesertRatAutomotive]

That one is the same as what you used except it only does one size.

 

[tjmonsen5]

So do you need to buy the yoke separately to make it work? What is the portion on the backside for?

 

[DesertRatAutomotive]

No the yoke is inside that tube and you just use those two adapters to the left of the picture to make the first portion of the flare. The backside is to fit a wrench or socket on.

 

[firebox40dash5]

Stick tubing in square end, clamp down. Tighten with the black adapter in place, remove the adapter, tighten again without adapter.

Personally, I don't see a lot of use for that, lengthwise it looks at least as long as a bar-style flare set that'll do many sizes. Usually if I have to do a line with an end in a bad spot, I flare that end first, run the line in the route it needs to take, and bend that end in by hand so I can thread the fitting in hand-tight. Then tweak the line where it needs to be, cut it, and flare the other end on the vehicle.

I've only used a Mastercool hydraulic as far as inlines, and honestly I didn't care for it. It's easy to do the actual flaring, but it's heavy and bulky, and getting the line set in just right was a pain.

 

[tjmonsen5]

Interesting. Sounds like I will go for the bar type flaring kit if I decide I need this bad enough. Hopefully I wont be flaring lines for a long time.

 

[Jason280]

That is a very interesting design, one that I've never seen before. I have the following kit (except the Snap On badged version):

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675506&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I bought mine to do brake lines on Jeep projects, but I've never had to actually use it. I believe all the brake lines are a generic size on the Jeep, so I would likely be able to get away with the style you linked above. I'd just be interested if it does offer any advantage over the clamp style.

 

[firebox40dash5]

Hopefully I wont be flaring lines for a long time.

In the rust belt? Good luck!

I'm only in MD, though admittedly they love to salt the living hell out of roads at the mere mention of snow, and I replace trans cooler, brake, and fuel lines way more often than I care to. Early-mid '00s GMC trucks/SUVs are the worst for brake lines, rarely do I see one that doesn't either have new lines, or need them, there's 5 of them, and a couple are a pain. Both neighboring shops charge $1k+ to do them.

 

[redwrench60]

That tool does a great job in tight quarters. Easy accurate flares on the car. I got mine through Cornwell instead of Snap On. If you want I can do a couple flares and show how the tool works.

 

[xj31]

The inline tool is easier than the bar type and it makes beautiful flares.

 

[firebox40dash5]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675506&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

$20 more and comes with 1/4" and 5/16" setups too? That sounds better.

 

[redwrench60]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675506&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

$20 more and comes with 1/4" and 5/16" setups too? That sounds better.

That's the exact set I have but I got it through Cornwell on sale for thirty something bucks. My dealer had never sold one before so he said he'd order one and we'd try it. It came in and we made some flares with it and I bought it on the spot. I forget the name of the company that makes it but they make several innovative products.

 

[CrushMonday]

That's the exact set I have but I got it through Cornwell on sale for thirty something bucks. My dealer had never sold one before so he said he'd order one and we'd try it. It came in and we made some flares with it and I bought it on the spot. I forget the name of the company that makes it but they make several innovative products.

cal-van is the maker out of greensboro, nc

 

[wafrederick]

The Mastercool is the best inline set up.I use one,does not take that long to set it up.Takes less time than the manual version.

 

[got2boostit2]

The Mastercool is the best inline set up.I use one,does not take that long to set it up.Takes less time than the manual version.

What he ^^^ said, Mastercool for the win. Can't flare without one.

 

[CrushMonday]

What he ^^^ said, Mastercool for the win. Can't flare without one.

Agreed, Mastercool is an easier tool to use off the vehicle and has a few more applications. With that said the two are different tools, the inline tool can be used where the hydro cannot and being made in USA at that price, I have both.

 

[mikebramel]

Cal Van 165. Best deal you will find