Straight up and informative. My tool came with no instructions and my flares were a mess and now I know why. Some of the best 10 minutes of instruction I've seen. No cutesy comments, jokes, mugging for the camera, or aggravating music or shop noise. Thanks.

@HorsepowerHouse

Жыл бұрын

It's from 2011. I doubt anyone did those things back then....

@projectdalekmark

Жыл бұрын

"My flares we're a mess" haha sounds like a shampoo commercial 😂

@willyoung4090

8 ай бұрын

Perfect mate thanx your way certainly gives the perfect flare No leaky joints.At least not on mine 😅.

Been a mechanic for 45 years and the filing/fluid lube is new to me. Simple and brilliant. Who cares if the camera is blurry. Good job!

@johnnyversaci7091

2 жыл бұрын

This is what KZread is good for lol

@danielking8992

Жыл бұрын

That's your eyes Jerry.lol

@HorsepowerHouse

Жыл бұрын

This video is from 2011. What do people expect as far as video camera quality...

@PrinceAndrewFucksKids

Жыл бұрын

The video isn't blurry. Maybe get your eyes tested.

@Gsxrfamily2021

Жыл бұрын

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This video is 10 years old, but I still wanted to say thanks! my flares turned out great and there are no leaks!

Thank you for taking the time to patiently share your skill with this. Fixing brake lines has seemed far beyond me, but seeing this is warming me up to the task. Take care.

Another veteran mechanic here . After years of making hit-or-miss double flares , you came to my aid and showed me the better way ! Thanks for all who benefited from your video ! Have you been out racing again this year ?

The single MOST important step that isn't heavily pointed out is the bevel you need to file on the outside before you attempt to flare. If you don't bevel it enough, the adapter will try lop over to the side. Also, use EXTRA line to practice on FIRST before you try to wok on the good line you want to fix/make. I tried about 5 times, with the adapter lopping to one side ruining the flare before I realized I wasn't putting a good enough bevel. When I did, it flared right.

@nalgene247

Жыл бұрын

Good to know. My first two attempts both lopped so I will try this next.

just stumbled on this video and i like it. great job 10 yrs later

This is a great video for the tool shown, but there is a much better tool on the market now. I used the flaring tools shown in this video for my rear brake lines and two years later I found Eastwood's on car flaring Tool #31244 and used it for my front brake lines. Eastwood's is $36 but there is absolutely no comparison at all. Don't even hesitate to buy the tool. My rear lines were weeping at installation. I had to over tighten them to get a good seating. Out of 4 flares on the front with no over tightening, I had no leaks at all. The flares were bigger and spot on. No oval or bent shapes every time even the first time.Here are key tips I found to get the job done right:1. Straighten the tube near the last 2 inches of each end as much as possible. You want your cut and flare form tools to meet the ends squarely. I used a metal straight edge to check straightness.2. Cut the tube as squarely as possible. A standard tubing cutter worked. Just pay attention that you are not pulling it to the side as you go.3. Chamfer the tube inner diameter evenly. I used a chamfer bit in a drill since I had the bit. A drill bit should work, but use it in a drill to help create even chamfering.4. Chamfer the outer diameter of the tube. I had to use a file by hand just as in this video. Try to make it as evenly as possible. Eastwood has a tool for the inner and outer chamfer but I didn't buy it.5. Remove old brake lines. Try to keep them in their original shape without twisting them up. I made a flare on one end of my replacement tube following Eastwood's tool instructions exactly and slide a new fitting on that end. If you don't know what fittings to use, I went on the big chain auto parts store web site. Look up your replacement master cylinder and check for the port fittings. It tells you what fitting will work. The primary port on any two port master cylinder is the port closest to the mounting surface according to Google. Do the same for the "rubber" brake lines to find those fittings. I bent my new brake lines by hand and attached them to the old brake lines so I could follow the bends accurately. Attach them together using tape, fat rubber bands, old shoe laces, etc. Attach them at one end, bend following the old tube, attach a little more and repeat. I used a tubing bending tool a few times. It's easier to bend them while sitting comfortably in the house rather than when under the car. When the new brake line is bent against the old it will scratch off the protective rust coating unless you wrap it with Saran Wrap or the like. One goal here is so that the ends fit straight into the fitting they will screw into. You want them straight so that the flare seats squarely.6. I Installed stainless steel 3/16" brake line gravel guard over the tubes. These are like a long spring. Walmart was the cheapest. Flare the other end. If you forget to put the fitting on before flaring, you can cut the flare off very, very close to the fitting. Notice that the cutting tools have a notch in one of the rollers. The flare sits in the notch so you can cut it off very closely.7. Apply just a fine amount of oil to the fitting threads and also the back side of the flare where the fitting will press the flare. You don't want any oil contaminating the seating side of the flare. You will be bleeding the lines, but don't contaminate anyway. It's not a good practice. This allows much more of the fitting torque to be applied toward seating the flare rather than overcoming friction.8. When installing the new tube, make sure the tube allows the fittings to go in straight. You know it is straight if you can screw the fitting in with your FINGERS ONLY while you wiggle the tube. Finally, continuously wiggle and seat the flares using a wrench. No over tightening needed. No leaks. No worrying about brake failure.Please thumbs up if this helps.

You Sir deserve a beer! thank you for providing me with the knowledge of creating my own flare for my brake line. Thank You

@dominickabwe6079

6 жыл бұрын

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@brandonstandinger6671

6 жыл бұрын

Peshmerga مثير الحرب I concur, and now he should have a twelve pack. (If all that liked actually gave him a can/bottle of beer.) I know I will, just as soon as he swings on over.

@broncodude6299

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I was just about to give up on making my own and plopping down $120 for a complete set of premade lines for my Jeep, when I only need to make 3pcs. Now I know what I was doing wrong on my test flare. 👍

I'm taking Heavy Mechanical Trade Foundation. I had no idea what our instructor explained during the class so I searched KZread and found this video. It was well explained so I understood what it is and the procedures of making a good pipe flaring. Thank you for the video this helps me a lot with my studying. The flare made in the video looks very beautiful.

Thanks for the video! It had been 10 years since I did a brake line, and this was a great refresher for my power steering line for my '78 GMC motorhome.

Gday, I’m replacing the brake lines on my plant trailer tomorrow. Looked at my flaring tool today and couldn’t remember all the crucial steps, filing square, setting the depth, as it’s been years since last used. Thank you Sir for your excellent video! I especially like the tip of the lube of the brake fluid on the various parts. I remember the thread on the yoke tool can wear and bind prematurely if not kept lubed. I owe you one of our fine Aussie beers! 😃 Cheers, Nigel 🍻👍👍

I do want to point out how helpful this vid is overall. I was not complaining.. just adding a bit of additional helpful info for others who might not realize how important a good bevel is.

I didn't have access to a deburring tool. and your showing how to deburr the line with a knife. made it so I could complete the job. without going and getting a deburring tool thanks.

Thank you. Very informative. I tried a few times myself and didnt know what i was doing. I dis the steps along with you, and the first time got a perfect double flare. Thank you!!

Great Video! I learn a couple things from this and am very glad I did. My last Tech School class was in 1984 and this video helped me to refresh my memory. Like he said, "Proper preparation is Key!" Thank you!

I had trouble a couple of years ago trying to do this. I kept getting the flare off center. The extra steps you provided had me get a nice flare on the first try. Thank you very much.

Thank you for this video. The first Time I ever needed to flare brake lines. I made seven unsuccessful attempts. The line kept crashing over to one side. The trick I needed to learn was to lubricate the adapter. My first attempt after doing so was successful!!!! Thank you.

Great tip on not overtightening the flare tool. I would think that mounting the flare bar vertically with the side to be flared facing down at an angle for the filing would allow more of the filings to fall out of the tube. Using a Q-tip on the inside to remove any wayward bits. A vertical mount would be good for working with longer lines. Thank you for the great video. I learned something useful here.

It's good to have the opening of the tube facing downward when filing flat and beveling. That way, all the chips don't go down into the tube. Also, blowing out the dust from the opposite with compressed air is good. Do all of this before applying any fluid as a lubricant which would trap all the metal dust inside the tube.

@bluetorch13

7 жыл бұрын

nice tip!TY!

The details in your instructions really make a difference to the end result, thanks for sharing your knowledge and saving me a boat load of cash replacing my rear brake lines!

Thanks to you I learned today how to use this amazing tool. 1 millions of thanks!!!

Great instructional video on double flaring. Used this video to help me do the rear brake lines on my son's 99 Civic about a year ago, and now, unfortunately, I'm back for a refresher before doing the fronts. Thanks!

I’ve been working on cars non professionally for close to 40 years, I have done a double flare, needed one done a year ago for a transmission line, was working with a guy that made it look like rocket science combined with a drunk sailor, ended up with a pile of scrap but he gotter dun! Any time I’ve needed a double flare, I cheated and bought a pre made one at auto zoned and used a compression fitting (disregarding all warnings that they are not to be used with brake lines despite they are on the same display rack as the proper fittings). However, with your excellent video demonstrating exactly how easy this is to do, I am going on eBay and ordering the double flare tool like yours! Thank you

This is an excellent video it was very helpful thank you!

@joelgunner5405

2 жыл бұрын

you probably dont care but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost the account password. I love any assistance you can offer me.

@xanderalaric228

2 жыл бұрын

@Joel Gunner instablaster ;)

@mountainxxxdew

2 жыл бұрын

Hornet King on a brake line tool walk though???

@mountainxxxdew

2 жыл бұрын

Also sorry to hear about ginger 😔

Awesome Vid! Tried 3x to flare a gas line, with your help, 4th time the charm! You're correct PREP is KEY! Thank you!

That secret about the bevel is exactly what I was wondering about.. Was kind of getting to that thought already by trial and error. Great to hear it from you, Thank you!

I'm about to undergo some replacement of lines on my 2002 Ford Ranger, so this is a great refresher course. I used to make lines back when I was a mechanic, but glad to get some tips, so thank you

Very well done! A true professional! Thank you and great video...

Awesome video! Thanks for pointing out about how critical the prep is!

Thank you for the video and the tips on flaring break lines. I'm heading to the shop now to get started. Great work man, keep it up!!

I wish I would have watched your video first rather than the countless others that do not explain it as well as you did. Extremely thorough. Thanks!

Awesome job, first time I've given any thought to doing this instead of buying pre-made. Very thorough.

I’ve gone to three or four junkyards to find a short 3/16 steel brake line from the master cylinder to the left front brake line! Somebody always messes up the flare nuts previously! I messed up my original flare Nut ! I will now re-flare the regional brake line with a flare nut kit And install a new Nut using a new flare nut wrench! Knowledge is the greatest gift a man can bestow on another! Thank you very much!

Great refresher. 100% agree prep finish work and not rushing is the key to great flares. Bought a small filing set for this task.

All my friends have told me how nightmarish a flaring job is, Im doing an ABS delete this coming weekend and Ive got to say im not really worried at all, Great advice.

Nice simple to the point video that explained exactly what I needed to know...THANK YOU, nice job! Wish me luck!

Count me among the majority who give you a thumbs up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

thanks for the video... a tip that will certainly be handy... if you do not have a proper chamfering tool... the point of a sharp drill bit that is about twice the diameter of the inside diameter of the hole can be turned by hand as a chamfering tool .. much safer than a knife... and produce much better results much easier; that said... i suspect that most professionals would suggest only a very slight chamfer is appropriate, maybe .015", as any chamfer, as with any protruding burs, will potentially reduce the effectiveness of the seal.

This is the best double flare video. Have to go to it to refresh my mind before making up some lines. Thanks

Thank you. Replacing the brake lines on a 70's muscle car, bought the double flaring tool, this video was very helpful.

Very nice video. Thanks for the tips. This is way more informative than most videos on flaring.

You can rent the flaring kit at Auto Zone and probably other auto stores. Just pay the sale price and you get 90 days to return it. Unless you plan to do a lot lf brake lines it will save you like $35- 40 for the kit. Good video, thanks for taking the time ! I'm about to do a 15' section on a rv so I guess ill have to set the kit sideways in my vice to do this. Ive done it before but I always watch a video to refresh my memory. This is one of the best ive seen. Thanks !

Very nice, did not know how to do a double flare at all, I feel pretty confident about it now thanks to this.

I want to say thanks! my flares turned out great and there are no leaks! I am 67 and never was able to watch a Double Flare being done. Before youtubeI learned by watching friends but i think I still am just did it in my recliner .

Everytime I'm doing brake lines I come to this video best one on YT

I about went into this blindly, glad i didnt , thanks for the upload and knowledge.

Thanks for this video. I had the tools given to me from a relative and wasn't quite sure how to do this. I don't know why this process is such a mystery to so many people, but thanks again now I can do it myself

I have watched many videos on this and then attempted to do it but I failed miserably. You have the very best video for this. Thank you!!!

Your video is easier to understand than other videos that I have seen. Awesome job!

loved the video i just made 4 terrible double flares, im thinking i just unlocked the secret to getting it done right thanks to you, the first minute where you were looking at the brake line through the window, the lighting, setting idk something about it made me want to click away, im glad everything else was well lit thank you.

Much appreciated! --- It's the little details that are usually not mentioned in instructions. I appreciate you mentioning the small details. BTW, I see other comments about debris in the lines after deburring; and although it's worth noting, I think folks comfortable doing this repair know to clean the lines, so NP. FWIW, viewers that have worked on cars, taken a high school auto-shop class, or even a metal-shop class, etc. should know (by default), that you Always clean out (any) lines when making major repairs / replacement like this whether Brake, Fuel or any other line else they should not be performing this operation. The main point of the video was about the "double-flare" and was explained well. Thanks!

made me remember how, I liked how in depth you explained each step..many people forget to file...good video

Just about to replace all the lines on an old jeep. Good instruction...easy to follow. Thanks man.

No freakin way. I'm literally watching this to double check that I'm using this tool correctly to repair a transmission line on my 64 galaxie. What are the odds? Thanks for the video.

I respect your attention to detail! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm going to give it a try!

So now the video is 12 years old. I wanted to replace the lines in my truck with stainless but they just don’t have them. I was willing to spend the $265 too. Now, armed with a roll of brake line, flare tool and your information I am done…job came out perfectly and was under $50.00 Thanks for this video!

this helped me study for my airframe and powerplant certificates thank you!

Great vid LOVE that 64 Galaxie in background!!

Thank you! Clear and to the point. Great job!

EXCELLENT instructional video. You took complex steps from the book and made it easy for us to understand. No insult intended but I had to bump up the playback speed to 1.5 so your talking sounded more like what I'm used to hearing up here in Yankee territory.

Just a tip - it looks like you're using your file incorrectly. You seem to be applying pressure on both strokes, which will only wear the file out faster on hard metals such as steel or stainless steel. It's okay to do that on aluminum or copper, though. Not trying to come across as condescending, because the tutorial is otherwise great - I never thought to put it in the flaring block backwards and filing it flush with the surface to ensure the cut isn't crooked, I think that's quite a good technique. Make sure to blow out the filings before clamping and flaring though.

Thanks so much. I don't do this often and forget how. Just what I needed.

Thanks for educating guys like me who have no idea how to make a double flared.

Good video I'm about to do many brake lines and had no idea what I was getting into thanks

Looks like a 1964 Galaxie setting outside of the shop, I have one myself! Thanks for the video!

@elmertitwhistle8118

4 жыл бұрын

That car is the first thing I noticed. It is for sure a 64, the car I lost my virginity in the back seat of - my Dad's 500 XL. Great Car!

The last time I flared a brake line was 30 years ago.. Needless to say I am a bit rusty, but after watching this video I have the confidence to flare again.. thanks........

OMG! I have been trying to do this for 30 yrs. Nobody I have ever know has been able to do this and its so easy!!! I got phone calls to make.

end of 2023 and this is still a great and helpful vid ! Kudos, sir

Well done ol bean. Nice to have this out there for the record. 👍

Thank you so much that was a big help I was never good a flars but after watching your video I got it thank u again

Thank you. This helped me a lot. I had watched another video before but this was the one that did it for me.

With little instructions in my flare kit this video was very helpful thanks.

Excellent, thank you and I am off to the garage to flare my brake line!

this was the exact tool i had and it had no instructions so thank you so much!! :)

Very well done. I'm very hawkish about surface prep, too. The idea is a tight fit, and surface prep is essential for that.

Nice demonstration I've always wondered what those extra dies were for in my flaring tool kit. I've only used the 45 degree for soft copper for propane or fuel oil lines.

@ronb1057

2 жыл бұрын

You have been doing what is commonly known as 'single flare'. However, for brake line where the fluid pressure is much higher a 'double flare' is a must.

Flaring is another way of saying that the line/ tubing is being expanded in diameter. This change in diameter allows a flaring nut to clamp the line into a flare seat to seal it in place, which is imporant when you're talking about brake systems since they typically operate at several thousand psi and also keep you from dying due to brake failure.

Great video, concise, clear, and helpful. Thank you!

Good video, very informative getting ready to start on my rear line for my ZR2 S10. Thanks!

Excellent video, thank for the knowledge!! Jake

Excellent video sir!!! This was very easy to follow and even more better that there was no music added to the video.

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Now I can tackle my project with confidence!!!

Very straight forward and clear directions thanks bunches! :)

great video, very informative. I was looking for a quick refresher course and this was it. lighting could have been a little better, but otherwise awesome! !!

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to make and upload. Very helpful .Thannks.

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

Great video. Nice and clear demonstration and extremely helpful.

Thanks for the video! Good refreshment. Job done. It cost mi just $10 + 1 hour work. Mercedes dealer ask for just $1500 lol.

@vitamulten1395

6 жыл бұрын

thats why they are called stealerships

@jacobschmoyer7630

6 жыл бұрын

Beeman I paid roughly 4500 for a new brake system too, mechanics need money too I guess... Reminds me if a time with Max Bixon, I could never look at socks the same way again..

@beeman1246

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobschmoyer7630 You're right I'd rather stay two hours at work to pay the mechanic for one hour job. Unfortunately, I don't earn $ 750 / Hr

I was working on upgrading to power brakes/ disc brakes on my my white 64 galaxie. It was a coincidence to see yours in the background. Thanks for the help..

Brilliant video very informative, my partner has to replace my wrangler brake line to the rear as it has a rust leak, this tool would do nicely, many thanks.

Finally a video that focuses on the tools and not the car

Very well explained and very clear. Thank you :)

Welp, guess I don't need to point out that the brake line kit I got from Amazon did NOT come with any sort of instructions at all 🙄...this video saved me many, MANY hours of trial and error, not to mention the copper nickel brake line that I didn't have to waste by botching my flares over and over lol! Wish all instructional videos were this "short and sweet"... I'm gonna go down a Yuengling chocolate porter (yum 😁) to celebrate a job well done, thanks for making it possible!

I have screwed this up more than I care to admit. Now I know how to do it properly. Great video!

Thanks, this helped me significantly out in the Bush.

great video, I was learning about this in school, and wasn't quite sure how it worked, this helped alot for me :) thumbs up!

thanks man, my mechanic frankensteined a compression union and its time for me to step in

Thank you for this well explained helpful video. Please keep posting regardless of the moaners who obviously know better despite the fact that they too are watching an instructional video and can't post one of their own. Learned some useful pointers from this. Keep up the good work.

Cheers buddy! Crystal clear instructions.