tuko Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Since getting the failure for rusty brake lines on the Disco, I've been searching eblag for a good quality brake pipe flaring kit/tool. I've been watching for the more expensive Flaremaster units and one day would like to have it. But in my searching, I've seen that you can order/buy individual die/punch sets for the Flaremaster. (See the attached photo) This got me thinking, couldn't a person take the cheaper route and just buy this set and use it in a sturdy vice? A brass hammer to use on the punches should give the same results as using the hydraulic arm on the Flaremaster. At least you can tap away and stop at will to inspect your handy work? Anyways, just a thought......is there any merrit in it? Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I once made a flare with a centre-punch in the middle of Afghanistan and that worked fine all the way back to the uk, so I would imagine that if you are careful it would work. But, in my humble opinion, I feel that the whole point of buying the Flaremaster over cheaper ones is the reliable, quick and easy creation of a quality flare (and which can be done in situ BTW) and by just using the puches and dies, you remove most of those advantages... Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 P.S. I just watched a video of the Flaremaster in use. Mmmmm - it looks the dog's! (The music's not bad either) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 LOL, you saw that to, eh. I did borrow the one from the dealership today and began doing the brake lines. I can say that that tool is the dogs dangles, I will be buying one. Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 As an addition to this thread - does anyone know of a really good, small 'automatic' tube cutter for brake pipe? I have one for domestic water pipe and it's brilliant - slot it on the pipe and in a couple of turns it is cut Every one of those screw-in-the-sliding-wheel type of cutters that I have tried is a real fiddle to use and also is a pain in tight spaces. The one supplied in the Flaremaster kit needs about 3" clearance all around the pipe to swing in, by the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpodmore Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I have the origional flaremaster. Its pretty good bit of kit. I use a normal pipe cutters as well because its so neat and handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmm Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I bought a brake pipe flaring kit from my local motor factors. Works a treat and it wasn't expensive. Probably get one out of halfords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissvdh Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Flaremaster on offer at the moment £45 off! I love these tools, we have a vice mounted one at work but these are great for on the vehicle jobs. Unless like us you have a transmission jack with a vice on which isn't awkward or unwieldy at all... UK Tools - Flaremaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I have a Flaremaster - and would recommend it very strongly! It's all very well using a tool out of a Christmas Cracker - but one duff flare could kill you. I'd rather spend a few quid more and have something I can bet my life on! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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