Pete Attryde Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Evening All, I want to buy a brake pipe flaring tool, I am prepared to spend around £50. So please could someone recommend a good flaring tool and where to get it from. Cheers Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 The sykes pickavent type is really the best. heres one on eBlag: Brake pipe flaring tool (There appears to be two tools in the photo. The bit you need is on the left. The other bits on the right look like another flaring tool of the cheaper variety...) They are usally kinda above your price range, but if you are lucky you might find a second hand one for your budget. I bought a very good copy of the sykes version (pretty much identical) brand new for about £100 and it is excellent. Mark edit: heres another one on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I bought a cheap (8 or 9 quid) flaring tool from the local sunday market, I then used it to do every single brake and clutch pipe flare on my landy when i built it, every one was perfect, and not a single leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I bought a Sealey one (similar to the "cheap" type on the right in that photo) and it's done me fine, mates have borrowed it and they've not had any problems either. IIRC the kit (tools plus assorted dies) cost about £30. If I had to flare pipes all day long every day I'd buy the SP one as they are clearly that price for a good reason, but for the occasional pipe you don't need to go mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Cheers folks, I only need it for light duties so am reluctant to spend lots, Vehicle Wiring products do this one:- vwp item 5510 near the bottom of the page. not sure if it's anygood tho! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I bought this thing literally years ago. I've used it hundreds of times and the simple design means that there is little to go wrong. I recently replaced the two bolts that hold the two halves together. I've tried to find a supplier of this tool, but to no avail. It has 'SUPRA' stamped on the handle. Think I paid less than a tenner for it. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I bought this thing literally years ago. I've used it hundreds of times and the simple design means that there is little to go wrong. I recently replaced the two bolts that hold the two halves together. I've tried to find a supplier of this tool, but to no avail. It has 'SUPRA' stamped on the handle. Think I paid less than a tenner for it. Les. That's just the one I've always used too. Cheap as chips and came with a bundle of tube and assorted fittings IIRC but works perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Cheers folks,I only need it for light duties so am reluctant to spend lots, Vehicle Wiring products do this one:- vwp item 5510 near the bottom of the page. not sure if it's anygood tho! Pete I have used these and there very easy and work ok. Moglit lent me his when I had some damaged pipes on one of the racers... I've just bought one myself the small pipe cutter is a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Cheers Jules, I think that I'll get one and give it a go. Les & LR90, I tryed to source one like that after seeing it recomended in another thred on here but could not find one anywhere. Thanks to all Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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