Mini Mania among others sells the tool.
Larry Miller
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From: Dave Woerpel <dwoerpel@wi.net>
To: rsextro <rsextro@wre.adelphia.net>
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, January 30, 1999 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: Fabricating Brake Lines
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>Ron,
>They aren't 1/2 of a double flare. Special tool for "bubble" flare is
>need. Japanese cars use the same thing but the line diameter is different.
>Somebody a while back wrote about the proper tool. I ordered a stainless
>set from Classic Tubes because I couldn't find the proper tool. Any good
>advice out there??!!
>Regards,
>Dave
>59 :()
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>rsextro wrote:
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>> Help,
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>> I'm trying to replace the rear brake lines on my '61 Bugeye. I
>> purchased some 3/16 tubing from the auto parts store, and installed the
>> original swivel nuts. Using a double flaring tool, I formed what I
>> thought were double flares by performing only the first step of a double
>> flare. After installing and tightening the lines, 3 out of 4 of the
>> flares are leaking profusely. Two new wheel cylinders were installed
>> and no leaking occurred prior to replacing the lines. What am I
>> missing? It acts like the flares are not sealing in the wheel cylinder
>> and tee fitting. Do I need to locate a bubble flaring tool?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Ron
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