Making brake lines
I use one of the el-cheapo tools from Harbor Freight. It has been my experience that the best way to get a good flare is to clamp the bar in a vise after inserting the tube. What I mean is, place it in the vise so the two halves are being squeezed together, increasing the clamping force to prevent the tube from pushing out. Then insert the die and begin tightening. I usually have to tighten and back off several times to keep the die square to the bars.
I’ve been using the NiCopp tubing and so far I’m in love with it. Easier to flair and easier to install. If making a tight radius a bending tool is a must though, as it tends to kink pretty easily.
I use one of the el-cheapo tools from Harbor Freight. It has been my experience that the best way to get a good flare is to clamp the bar in a vise after inserting the tube. What I mean is, place it in the vise so the two halves are being squeezed together, increasing the clamping force to prevent the tube from pushing out. Then insert the die and begin tightening. I usually have to tighten and back off several times to keep the die square to the bars.
I’ve been using the NiCopp tubing and so far I’m in love with it. Easier to flair and easier to install. If making a tight radius a bending tool is a must though, as it tends to kink pretty easily.
