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Jappbox
04-25-2010, 06:58 PM
So I removed my ABS, I need some custom Brake lines made from my master cylinder to the front brakes and down to go back for the rear brakes. Its a total of maybe 12 feet all together but I need flared ends with Fittings to fit into the master. Someone that has done this a few times would be nice. Let me know!

Deimos
04-25-2010, 09:11 PM
Just get a long roll and flare both ends with the fittings thats what I did.

derek072887
04-25-2010, 11:46 PM
I have done lines many times in the past when i worked at a couple shops, I don't personally have the tools (flare tool) but if you have them I can definately bend you up some lines if you get the line and the tool.

and please don't use the fitting to flare the lines... use the tool as the flares are a double flare not just a single flare

Scott
04-26-2010, 07:56 AM
Jesse, you cant rent the flaring tool from auto parts stores.. Practice a few times on some scrap tubing and its pretty easy to do once you get the hang of it. Brake line is super cheap so if you mess up it dont cost you and you can take your time with it, or I would recomend talking to H+W and see if they have time to sneak it in

Jappbox
04-26-2010, 04:46 PM
I talked to Eddy B, I think me and him are going to tackle it one of these weekends, i was going to do all Braded -3 line but this might even look better and be much cheaper.

Deimos
04-26-2010, 07:09 PM
If you need tools. I have the tool for double standard and ISO flares.

IS300_DJ
04-27-2010, 10:09 AM
Like someone said you have to double flare them. I made that mistake once by single flaring them. I had to relocate my ABS block when I did my swap, and I wouldn't say it was the hardest part of the swap, but it was certainly a pain in the ass. Plan on your fingers being sore if you've got a few to do.

Deimos
04-27-2010, 04:48 PM
Nah do I got me some racheting open ended wrenches and line swivels they work wonders on brake lines. I even went all out and got me some of those brake line bending pliers. I am thinking of selling my bubble flaring tool to buy an all in one kit (it does fuel line too)

Scott
04-27-2010, 08:35 PM
I want to see these racheting open ended wrenchs!! Are those just the wrenchs that have a goofy shaped open end on it?? I want a flaring tool btw Im sick of renting them all the time

Deimos
04-27-2010, 08:54 PM
Buy mine it's 148 new( (Josh should know the actual amount). Snap On then I have a brand new (just got it warrantied) craftsman standard and double flaring tool. If I don't get the right amount of money the get retired into my home set.

bowtiebuba
04-28-2010, 07:23 PM
what kit is it jake bfm5a? or somethin like that?

Deimos
04-28-2010, 09:24 PM
I think so I looked it up last night it's the 119. One not the 139 one,