Advice on brake lines

David Lee · 02-04-2023, 02:57 PM

I am trying to plumb my brake system using steel line. I need a dependable double flaring tool. the ones that are available at most automotive rental are hit and miss. i tried the Triton tool and cound not get anything close to a double flare.

what would you recommend

thanks

David

L.Fite · 02-04-2023, 03:54 PM

Imperial Eastman...
If they are still around.
Or Snap-On... (I believe these were made by Imperial back in the day)
I have the Snap-On set for 45* double and the Imperial Eastman for 37*
Hope this helps...

4speedracer · 02-04-2023, 03:56 PM

Master cool 71475

pmrphil · 02-04-2023, 04:54 PM

Like he said above, Mastercool hydraulic flaring tool, hands down. You'll never go back to a manual flaring tool.

Paul Precht · 02-04-2023, 05:18 PM

Mastercool makes brake lines an enjoyable job.

David Lee · 02-04-2023, 07:10 PM

thanks for all the help, a master cool will be here on tuesday

Tom Meyer · 02-04-2023, 09:05 PM

I would recommend copper nickel brake line, bends easy flares great and does not rust. Just got done with my car and it turned out nice. Tom

02-04-2023, 02:57 PM	#1
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 405 Liked 250 Times in 101 Posts	Advice on brake lines I am trying to plumb my brake system using steel line. I need a dependable double flaring tool. the ones that are available at most automotive rental are hit and miss. i tried the Triton tool and cound not get anything close to a double flare. what would you recommend thanks David

02-04-2023, 03:54 PM	#2
L.Fite Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 390 Likes: 390 Liked 353 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Advice on brake lines Imperial Eastman... If they are still around. Or Snap-On... (I believe these were made by Imperial back in the day) I have the Snap-On set for 45* double and the Imperial Eastman for 37* Hope this helps...

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4speedracer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Advice on brake lines Master cool 71475

02-04-2023, 04:54 PM	#4
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 387 Likes: 1,259 Liked 250 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Advice on brake lines Like he said above, Mastercool hydraulic flaring tool, hands down. You'll never go back to a manual flaring tool. __________________ Phil Molski S/C 1623

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Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 690 Likes: 281 Liked 224 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Advice on brake lines Mastercool makes brake lines an enjoyable job.

02-04-2023, 07:10 PM	#6
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 405 Liked 250 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Advice on brake lines thanks for all the help, a master cool will be here on tuesday

02-04-2023, 09:05 PM	#7
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 901 Likes: 51 Liked 301 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Advice on brake lines I would recommend copper nickel brake line, bends easy flares great and does not rust. Just got done with my car and it turned out nice. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???