dotong Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 hi, i need to flare the rear brakes lines on my 90 where they go into the cylinder, but before i do i need a flaring kit, what size of bit do i need for it, whats the best make? is an easy job? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defender300td1 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 ebay £9.oo practice on spare pipe first !! there are two types copper and nickle plated the nickel one lasts longer but is harder to bend .its best to get a three way splitter as when i undid the union it chewed the thread in the spliter there cheap from most motor factors ps there multi size 3/8 i think 10.1 thread from memmory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Brake pipe is 3/16", fitting thread is 10mm (fine thread is the only available size). There are two types of pipe ends - single flare (looks like a trumpet end), and double flare (which looks like a mushroom). You must use like-for-like, or there will be leaks/brake failure. I always use cupro-nickel brake pipe, which comes in 32-feet coils at around £16. Whatever flaring tool you use - practice on cut-offs until you are confident to use it on your truck. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKD Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Most failures I see are caused by the lack of one simple act to throughly deburr the end of the pipe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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