tube flaring tool?

[ChevelleFan]

I have one of these Napa tools for doing brake line flares, and it works great, esp on vehicle. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SER161A

Does anyone know if you can get that style of flaring tool in other sizes, like maybe 3/8 or even 1/2"? (for use on NiCopp)

 

[speed bump]

Search for an inline flaring tool kit. Looks like Calvan ATD, and Mac sell kits at various price points that do up to 3/8.

 

[evintho]

Love my Cal-Van flaring kit. I've used it dozens of times! It goes up to 3/8"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AOTBVJQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Xcursion88]

We make brake lines for all kinds...OEM replacements to custom set ups...

The best tool we have hands down is from S.U.R&R

SUR&R » PFT409

surrauto.com

 

[joe_padavano]

I make all my own hard lines. I've had just about every flaring tool made. This one is hands down the best one I've ever used. It flares steel and stainless with no problems. I got mine from Inline tube, but lots of vendors sell them, so shop around.

 

[ChevelleFan]

Thank you, that Cal-Van kit is just what I'm looking for! That SUR&R tool looks kinda interesting. How well does it work in tight quarters, though?

The device Joe pictured above is great, but I could only use that on the bench.

-Dave

 

[joe_padavano]

Thank you, that Cal-Van kit is just what I'm looking for! That SUR&R tool looks kinda interesting. How well does it work in tight quarters, though?

The device Joe pictured above is great, but I could only use that on the bench.

-Dave

Correct, you can only use that tool when clamped in a bench vice. That covers pretty much everything I do. I still have my KD Tools double flaring set for the rare time that I need to flare a line in place, but those have been few and far between.

 

[Bradc1989]

Go ahead and get the master cool hydraulic tool and be done

 

[charbar]

Go ahead and get the master cool hydraulic tool and be done

Spendy, but oh so worth it.

 

[zmotorsports]

My suggestion is either the Mastercool or the Imperial/Eastman. Both are top notch tools and ones that you'll only need to purchase once and be done. Buy once, cry once.

Mastercool far left, Snap-on middle and Imperial/Eastman on the right.