This new flaring tool rocks! (pics)

[redwrench60]

Got this new tubing flare kit from Cornwell and got a chance to use it yesterday and it's not like any other flaring tool I've used.

http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=HR165-%2d-Master-In%2dLine-Flaring-Kit

It does standard single and double flares, metric and metric bubble all in one. It's very compact and easy to use on the car or on the bench/vise and makes very clean repeatable flares. It's very affordable and USA made.

I had to fab some lines using 1/4" standard tubing with double flares. (I used my favorite S.U.R.&R. brand tubing)

The set comes with a deburring tool to clean up fresh cut tubing before flares, all the flaring jigs and dies and the flaring tool body/pressure screw assembly. It sets up fast by clamping a proper size jig to the tubing using a 5mm allen wrench and referencing the guage on the die for proper positioning. Make the first flare with the proper size die inside the tool body by fully installing the tool body to the jig and tightening the pressure screw until it stops. Remove die and repeat to make the final flare and then you're done.

I'm curious to see how it does on metric bubble flares because they can be a *****. I'll post up when I do some next time but for now I'm tickled with the performance of this flaring tool. It's USA made, affordable, easy to use on or off the car, quick, and covers all flaring needs and does a great job with low effort. I give two thumbs up.

 

[p0lar]

I've been looking for a good flaring tool for quite some time as I rebuild/repair fixed-piston brake calipers quite often, some with dented/dinged/broken crossover lines and haven't had a good way to make new ones that was consistent at delivering reliable results.

Where can you acquire this, and at what price? Only direct from Cornwell?

 

[BBC71Nova]

Looks cool. Appears to be a good bit less expensive than the other popular "good" option, i.e. the Mastercool hydraulic setup.

 

[redwrench60]

I've been looking for a good flaring tool for quite some time as I rebuild/repair fixed-piston brake calipers quite often, some with dented/dinged/broken crossover lines and haven't had a good way to make new ones that was consistent at delivering reliable results.

Where can you acquire this, and at what price? Only direct from Cornwell?

A little research might be needed. The website says it's a Horizon tool. I'm sure it's a quality rebrand sold through Cornwell. I'd like to know the real maker. Cal-Van tools seems to have a very close kit.

 

[mofo62]

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I wanna this .Nice!!!.Congratulations!


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[mattamd_xp]

Sure looks like this one:
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=CAL165
Even has the same base part number. I've been wanting to get one of these for a while, but wasn't sure how good it worked. After seeing the pics it's now on the to-get tool list.

 

[nexum1919]

i have the same set named under cal-van tools.

what i have found is that either the tip of the pressure screw is 'too pointy too long' or the backside of dies not drilled deep enough. as a result, the taper of the pressure screw and taper of the dies were not making full contact on couple of dies, the tip of the screw was digging into the backside of the dies and not centering the die onto the flare.
i just grinded the pointy tip of the pressure screw a little.

 

[CWP1616L]

Awesome!! ThankYou for posting the pictures sir.

 

[Ign]

Hmm, $90 in the Cornwell link and $52 in the tooldiscounter link, assuming they truly are the same, and they sure look like it. I'm intrigued, I've been wanting the Mastercool set for 10+ years but have never justified the cost.

 

[R W]

Appear to be a great tool, I'll take a chance with one provided shipping cost is not to high.

 

[JayL]

The Cornwell kit says Made in USA.

 

[theoldwizard1]

A little research might be needed. The website says it's a Horizon tool. I'm sure it's a quality rebrand sold through Cornwell. I'd like to know the real maker. Cal-Van tools seems to have a very close kit.

I will wager the real manufacturer is ...

Contact Cal-Van & Horizon Tool Inc.
4300 Waterleaf Ct.
Greensboro, NC, 27410
Phone: 800-537-1077
Fax: 800-537-1717
Email: [email protected]

From the Cal Van Tools website

"Cal-Van Tools is a division of Horizon Tool Inc., located in Greensboro, North Carolina. We combine in house manufacturing and a global supply chain with full line packaging capabilities to meet the needs of our customers."

 

[jabberwoki]

I had one of those and the thread stripped out on the 2nd flair so I sent it back.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Where can you acquire this, and at what price? Only direct from Cornwell?

Amazon : Cal Van Master Inline Flaring Kit Model 165 $54.91 + shipping

 

[Nanashi]

Damn I just bought this off the Matco truck for $85. Should of known better Matco always seems to have rebranded items at twice the cost Lola. Whatever I got a truck warranty. I got deceived on this one because it was the same cost as the on the cornwell site lol. In a few months when I've used it a few times I'll let you guys know what I think.

 

[redwrench60]

I've made about a dozen flares with mine so far. Hardly a long term test I know but so far mine works fine and makes good quality flares. There are some small differences between my kit and the Cal-Van kit. I'm wondering if there aren't some different versions of the same tool.

 

[jabberwoki]

It seemed like the metal that they made the black part was to soft the threads just did not hold up.
Mind you I`m not the brightest blub in the pack and properly over tightened it.

 

[Murphy4570]

Yeah that tool is in last week's Matco sales flyer. Looks nice.

 

[redwrench60]

I don't know if it made any difference but I lubed the pressure screw threads with anti seize before the first use as I do all my pullers.

 

[regguy1]

I just ordered one online

 

[4x4gearhead]

That looks to be a good kit for doing them on the vehicle. I still would rather sport for a hydraulic one if I was going to upgrade to anything. I just have an otc double flaring kit that has always done me right. All you need for consistency is to pay attention to what you're doing, and file the damn burr!

 

[ijroorda]

I have the Cal-Van inline double flaring tool and I love it. The tubing never slips and every flare has functioned perfectly. I have seen similar or identical versions from Snap-on, Matco, ATD, CTA, Napa, and now apparently Cornwell - I doubt you would go wrong with any of them. I would probably spring for one of the fancy hydraulic tools if I was making brake lines every day, but this tool is perfect for a weekend warrior.

 

[redwrench60]

It's a perfect tool for me living in a salt/rust free state. I only make brake lines maybe a dozen times a year. Sometimes I make hard fuel and trans lines but I liked this one because of its capability to flare standard, metric and bubble.