From: Dave Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Thu Jul 11 2002 - 11:29:03 PDT
I bought double flare tool set from Saturn Surplus a while ago for about $29 and then bought lines from the local Napa store. They sell wire wrapped lines as
well as bare lines. The lines are very inexpensive and making double flares is really simply once you've done it. I haven't had any problems at all with leaks.
Hint - blow out the lines with air before assembling them onto your chassis. You can never tell what has gotten in there.
Dave
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7/11/2002 8:25:48 AM, "Winget, William A CONT JTFCS5G" <winget@jfcom.mil> wrote:
>With the exception of authenticity (i.e. they may not be wire wrapped like
>the OEM's are)
>Consider making your own brake lines.
>Double Flare Tool on average (high quality one) under $30.
>Bender $5-$15
>Lines vary from $2.50 on up to $9.00 each and you could buy a roll of 20 or
>so feet.
>I merely buy the line matching the length as close as possible, then bend
>it, cut ONE end off, insert the flare nut, create a double flare with the
>tool, then I've just replicated the original in function if not look for a
>mere few bucks. (one end still has a factory double flare this way)
>Don't get me wrong, stainless is nice, Original wrapped stuff is desired for
>judging, etc. but to merely replace lines by buying a set for $250 + or so
>because you don't take ten minutes to learn how to make a double flare....
>Come-on, it's simpler than tuning a carburetor.
>
>I do recommend the paste Teflon sealant though, as I notice even with store
>bought flares, attempting to crunch into the old brass fittings, you may
>have seepage (not a leak, but wetness) this can usually be resolved by
>coating the inside of the flare nut and the threads (not the inside of the
>line !!!) with some Teflon paste and assembling. Ensures you don't strip
>nuts off next time you disassemble them to.
>Regards
> W Winget
>Web Page: http://home.mindspring.com/~jhooah/index.html
>
>Still need TOW Missile gear and leads to an M8 Chemical detector if anyone
>knows someone that knows someone, etc.
>Thanks WAW
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