Quality brake flaring set: Cal-Van tools 165?

[pozidriv]

I've been looking long and hard at different brake line flaring tools (my current bubble flaring tool ***** balls). After a while (and by reading GJ) I thought I had it with the Cal-Van Master inline flaring set (https://cal-vantools.com/products/master-inline-flaring-set/).
Not too expensive and does both SAE and ISO flares (well sort of, the backside of the bubble flare will look like an inverted flare).

I was ready to hit the order button, but decided to read some amazon reviews first. They were pretty bad, all negative reviews remarking on the quality of the metal. Many broke their 3/16 dies after two flares, looks like they've been cheapening out.

However I see that Matco, Blue-Point and Cornwell seem to be rebranding this kit, so it can't be all that bad can't it? Or is the inferior quality a recent thing?
Can anyone comment on the quality of the current sets, or recommend me another one that'll do both bubble and double flares?

I know, I know, Mastercool and Eastwood, but they're too pricey for a DIY'er like myself!

 

[theoldwizard1]

First, let's assume you are doing "normal" vehicles, not exotics or show vehicles, so pretty much everything else uses 3/16" (4.75 mm) brake line.

Second, let's assume you are smart enough to use NiCopp (nickel copper) brake line.

If the first 2 are true, pretty much any brake flare tool will work. (Not true for steel or stainless steel.)

Last, if you are doing on-vehicle repairs (you will some day), then just buy this tool.

Eastwood On Car Brake Flaring Tool for 3/16 Tubing

How to video

It has been around in other parts of the world for several years, but I think Eastwood is the first to distribute in (under their own name) in the US.

 

[vssjim]

https://www.sktools.com/content/dam/sktools/catalogs/2016 SK Catalog-Full.pdf
Page 188 is where they are listed
These sets that SK sells are very good and are made by Eastman that are top quality

 

[pozidriv]

Well, I'm in Europe and I do use Cunifer (nicopp as you call it) where possible, but I often see 5mm (vag) line and mostly bubble flares..
Most repairs I've done were under the vehicle, usually only a small piece rots out near a bracket and I don't have to pull the entire line.
That's why I was looking at a more comprehensive kit. My friend asked me to replace a brake line on his Ford Ranger pick up and I'm guessing that those brake lines won't be 3/16.