white90 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Any suggestion as to which type to purchase? as buying made up pipes is proving pricey after a few getting damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Webster Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 In my opinion its well worth buying or borrowing a proper vice mounted lever-type flaring tool (£100+), because you get poor flares with any of the cheap ones. We were lucky enough to find a Sykes Pickavent one on Ebay fro £60 which makes really good flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Cheers Henry I ruined the front small pipes when removing Calipers recently (twice ) replaced the rear ones for the Mot then lost a caliper at an event damaged the old pipe geting it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wightman Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You should have THIS ONE Yuo could get away with THIS ONE At a push you could even use THIS ONE with a little care and practice. It's all down to money. I survived for years with the cheapest type and if it's used on copper pipe they work fine. I now have one of the expensive ones which is fab and does a perfect job every time. I think you would probably do best with the mid range model as a compromise. I'm sure an expert will be along soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks Paul I'll see what is available locally. It normally cost me £10 or £20 for made up pipes so all too soon a decent tool will pay for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wightman Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Les, what do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I've used the cheapest type for years on copper tube without an issue. Having said that I like the look of the other ones, shiny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I bought this one quite a few years ago, less than £20 and obviously cheap rubbish The probable thousands of flares I've made with it have all been carp too Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Shame they aren't available anymore though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I've heard a few people say good things about the Franklin flaring tool. I think it's about 70 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integerspin Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 less than £20 and obviously cheap rubbish Less than £20, I paid £16.5 less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I use the universal light from here ............ very good quality and it has worked hard ............ http://www.automec.co.uk/oakes_tools/oakes_frame_set.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You should have THIS ONEYuo could get away with THIS ONE At a push you could even use THIS ONE with a little care and practice. It's all down to money. I survived for years with the cheapest type and if it's used on copper pipe they work fine. I now have one of the expensive ones which is fab and does a perfect job every time. I think you would probably do best with the mid range model as a compromise. I'm sure an expert will be along soon! I've been using the last one (cheapest) for many years without problems. Does three different sizes of pipe so will do Brake, clutch and fuel lines. If you get clever with it you can form the lip in fuel pipe to stop hose coming of the joint. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I bought this one quite a few years ago, less than £20 and obviously cheap rubbish The probable thousands of flares I've made with it have all been carp too Les I've been using the same as Les for many years. Not amazing, but produces better flares when used in the vice rather than by hand. I've seen them crop up at autojumbles occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I've been using the last one (cheapest) for many years without problems. Does three different sizes of pipe so will do Brake, clutch and fuel lines. If you get clever with it you can form the lip in fuel pipe to stop hose coming of the joint.Steve Ditto, these are fine for occasional use, just take your time and practice, mounting then in a vice helps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruuman Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 funny, after snapping a line last weekend in a river section I'm looking for a cheap tool too this looked like quite a good deal: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=350171507096 like the cheap one paul mentioned with a cutter and de-burrer or this looked interesting: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=250378927670 any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 funny, after snapping a line last weekend in a river section I'm looking for a cheap tool too this looked like quite a good deal: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=350171507096 like the cheap one paul mentioned with a cutter and de-burrer or this looked interesting: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=250378927670 any opinions? The first is the one I have. The second looks a little flimsy but difficult to tell from the pics. The first you can use in hand but better still in a vice. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I also have the cheapie Sealey type (the machine mart one) and have had no problems with it whatsoever. Fine with copper or Kunifer pipe. Note that it should NOT be used with steel pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have the cheap type from Silverline and have replaced all the lines on the Disco with no problems. Around £12 delivered and fine for occasional use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integerspin Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 have to be another vote for Moprod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkk2 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Vote here for Franklin though not for steel pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Machine mart; cheap and cheerfull but it works for me. daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_hammond Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I've had one of these for a while, it's great for copper or Kunifer but no good for Steel. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELUXE-BRAKE-PIPIE-F...emZ250378927670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi I have used the cheap type for a couple of years and if used correctly it is very effective. I am no mechanic or engineer. And this forum is always my first port of call when advise is needed. By the way it can be used in the field if you bring copper pipe fittings and fluid. How do you tell which flare to use? I just copy the one being replaced and take it that one was ok so do likewise. There must be a rule of thumb though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 If you have a Haynes to hand, you'll find a quick reference guide in there IIRC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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