flare wrenches

[hightide]

how many do you really nead. saw a set of four at sears, is that big enough? what sizes are most necessary? I know we need them for brakes. is that their only use?

Muchas gracias

 

[Arsenal]

I use mine on brake and fuel line fittings, i have the 4 pc craftsman metric set . Havent needed any other sizes yet.

 

[lingo]

I use them on some nut and bolts that I am worried about rounding off.

 

[76FJ40]

Take a look at the MAC 10/12 flare wrench. It fits better than the rest so I always borrow that one from my son when I need to do brake work.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

You need almost exclusively the 10 and the 12. It occasionally helps to have more than 1 at a time on some of the brake fittings. I would buy the Craftsman 4 pc. set and 2 extra 10/12s.

 

[nat]

I use mine frequently. I also got the 4 pc set from craftsman.

 

[hightide]

Thanks

looks like ill be paying sears a visit

 

[Gumby]

I have some Craftman that do just fine, but I really like my Snap on ones. One of the few tools I'll spend the money on from them.

 

[Beowulf]

how many do you really nead. saw a set of four at sears, is that big enough? what sizes are most necessary? I know we need them for brakes. is that their only use?

Muchas gracias

For many import brake systems you'll need 10mm & 12mm. The sizes you need will depend on what you're working on. They are very handy for brake lines or any connection where you can't use a full 6-pt box-end and a spanner won't give you enough purchase.

-B-

 

[Niner]

don't forget that they should be used on power steering lines

 

[nuclearlemon]

i've got one full set, only ever use sthe 10x12. also bought a 10x12 to keep in both rigs

 

[Man Jerk]

I've got 2 sets of the 10 and 12

 

[Gumby]

I use the 10 and 12, the 3/8, the 7/16, the 5/8, the 15 mm, the 17mm and the 7/8 pretty regularly. 1/2 and 9/16 too.

Fuel lines, p/s hoses, trans coolant lines, air fittings, all kinds of stuff. rounded fittings suck.

Not all on Toyotas, of course.

 

[atavuss]

I use the 16mm and 18mm on power steering lines, but then again if you are replacing the line I find it easier to cut the line off just above the fitting with a bolt cutter (don't want to hacksaw it as shavings can get in the system) and then use a six point socket. 10mm and 12mm get used on brake lines. IME Craftsman line wrenches don't work as well as Snap On or Mac.