Makin' Brake Lines (1 Viewer)

[Spike Strip]

That Eastwood tool in nice... Hydraulic ?

But I suppose if I were gonna spend that much, I'd get:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deluxe-Mast..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item2a284a1f12&vxp=mtr

Mastercool is the mfg - sold for way more $$ by Snap On, Matco, etc ...

 

[Poser]

That Eastwood tool in nice... Hydraulic ?

But I suppose if I were gonna spend that much, I'd get:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deluxe-Mast..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item2a284a1f12&vxp=mtr

Mastercool is the mfg - sold for way more $$ by Snap On, Matco, etc ...

Own that one too, it is nice and does more styles.


Eastwood unit is not hydraulic, but you can make a perfect flare in ten seconds.

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

That Eastwood tool in nice... Hydraulic ?

But I suppose if I were gonna spend that much, I'd get:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deluxe-Master-Universal-Hydraulic-Flaring-Tool-Kit-Mastercool-71475-SUPREME-NEW-/181064572690?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2a284a1f12&vxp=mtr

Mastercool is the mfg - sold for way more $$ by Snap On, Matco, etc ...

I have this one too. Super easy to use.

 

[Heirloom]

FWIW: I'm in the middle of this type of project. Check my build thread for details. I used the "free" loaner from O'ReilleyZone and followed the aforementioned warnings about de-burring/chamfering the end before flaring. Seems to work, but I'm a long way from testing how well everything seals.

I bought all the necessary M9x1 tube nuts from a local Brakequip retailer. Pirtek is the retailer. If you have a location near you, I have good experiences from my local (Plano, TX) shop.

I went with the nickel/steel alloy. It bends and flares easily. Rumor is: it is rust resistant enough.

 

[Vae Victus]

FWIW, that Matco flaring tool is made by OTC and you can get it (now) with a different pipe cutter for around $55

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-6506/media/images

Amazon has them for $30 without the tube cutter. OTC 6505

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-4503-Stinger-Double-Flaring/dp/B000L7QZ0Q

Awww, maaannn! Just paid double for it last night.

Sarge - you were my wing man, where were you?

May still get Amazon version.

 

[srgould41]

What are you using to straighten the lines? There are lots of nice, high $$ tools, but too expensive for doing a single vehicle.

 

[Vae Victus]

What are you using to straighten the lines? There are lots of nice, high $$ tools, but too expensive for doing a single vehicle.

 

[Spike Strip]

LOL! What line are you straightening with THAT hand ?!?



:whoops:

 

[Vae Victus]

LOL! What line are you straightening with THAT hand ?!?



:whoops:

Don't come knockin' if the 40s rockin'!

 

[myquestoyota]

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You should post that in the "How hot is your chick" thread.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

Just burst out laughing in my office...not sure how to explain this to coworkers.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Been busy as hell in the shop instead of going blind keeping up with this forum , lol....
Nice catch on OTC making that flare kit - I was suspect years ago when I bought mine from Matco that the tool was made by OTC but never could find one like it from their rep . Maybe at the time it was an exclusive market deal , who knows . The only way to tell is that it has the locking lugs in the forged u-frame .
I like the Eastwood unit and may yet buy one , but way too many times I'm under some pos vehicle repairing a line in-place and the Matco/OTC unit works great .

Give 'em time - that Cruiser will make his hands gnarled up as bad as mine or worse .
Sarge

 

[Vae Victus]

Been busy as hell in the shop instead of going blind keeping up with this forum , lol....
Nice catch on OTC making that flare kit - I was suspect years ago when I bought mine from Matco that the tool was made by OTC but never could find one like it from their rep . Maybe at the time it was an exclusive market deal , who knows . The only way to tell is that it has the locking lugs in the forged u-frame .
I like the Eastwood unit and may yet buy one , but way too many times I'm under some pos vehicle repairing a line in-place and the Matco/OTC unit works great .

Give 'em time - that Cruiser will make his hands gnarled up as bad as mine or worse .
Sarge

Well clearly I have to keep my hands soft (according to you azzholes), so I wear gloves when I work.

In all seriousness, I've almost lost a finger about 3x. The last two, the glove saved me more serious injury.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Guess it's too late for me then , but I can still count to 10 ....sort of .
It's all good-hearted , you'll come to love the folks here despite the ribbing..
Sarge

 

[Vae Victus]

So here is my list of parts thus far:


- Matco double Flare Tool kit with Tube cutter - DFS260A, DOUBLE FLARE TOOL SET, $95.30 - http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/DFS260A/DOUBLE-FLARE-TOOL-SET/

- 25' AGS NiCopp CNC325 Brake Line Coil - $29, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1WBVT6/..._M3T1_ST1_dp_1

- OEM Brand Tubing bender, $9, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014WIS5W/...M3T1_ST1_dp_p1

Although I've not ordered these yet, this is what I'm getting:

- 26 (2 packs of 12 and 2 singles) of the following: M1L-3 - 10mm x 1.0 Fine thread, male nut with non-threaded lead - Long Style- SAE flare or DIN flare, http://store.fedhillusa.com/14nutpack.aspx

(Note: getting 26 from SOR's kit photo or a '76 FJ40. Does 13 lines look right? Did I miss any'T joints? Looks like around 200" of brake line from the chart at the bottom here: http://www.sor.com/cat086.sor?tabpage=tab3#086-PFBrakeline)

Sigh, and I guess I need a way to straighten these darn things. A hole in a 2x4 (or a couple of them set apart 12 inches) sound like a winner for my purposes.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

tube straightening

Clamp a sacrificial 4-5 inches in a vice, walk out the length to be straightened, flatten another section, grab with vice grips, stretch taught. Hit the vice grips with a hammer in a direction AWAY from the vice. Straight lines

Although the 2x4 method you mentioned, if it works, probably puts less strain on the lines...Just not familiar with it.

Also - what T-fittings are you using? Are you reusing the stock ones, or did you pick up new ones? Didn't see them mentioned in the "parts" post.

 

[Vae Victus]

Also - what T-fittings are you using? Are you reusing the stock ones, or did you pick up new ones? Didn't see them mentioned in the "parts" post.

Haven't taken inventory of my need there yet.

 

[Vae Victus]

bump for current interest

 

[Fast Eddy]

It's been 7 months. Any progress?

I need mine to be redone, just on the axles. I have always thought to have it done by a pro though. I want it to look like my 3rd or 4th attempt. When I did my hard fuel lines I wasn't really satisfied with the earlier attempts.

 

[srgould41]

I know that I am personally interested. I have this post bookmarked. I'll be re-doing all my fuel and brake hard lines in the near future. Learning different methods and seeing pics posted showing it being done is all very helpful for me as well as others.