MVTrucker@aol.com wrote:
> George,
> My solution to the steel line problem was to purchase a quality Double
> Flare flaring tool and fabricate my own brake lines. I use various lengths
> of pre-made lines from the auto parts store. When I make a line I use
> a new one that as close to the same length as I need, but long enough
> to allow for cutting one end off to the correct length and double flaring it.
> By using prefab lines one end is already flared. Bend the lines very
> carefully so as not to kink them. A special spring type tool is available for
> doing bends. You slip it on to where the bend will be, bend the line, then
> slide the spring off. I don't use one, so I can't really say how good they
> work. Do not use extreme force when flaring or you will split the tubing
> or break the tit off of the special gizmo that you place in the line's end
> when doing the first flare. Inspect the flares you make for splits or way
> off center. If it's not a show truck, allow a little extra line length so you
> can make another flare if you mess up. It's tricky, but I have made new
> lines for several military and civilian vehicles.
> Joe mvtrucker@aol.com http://members.aol./MVTrucker/home.index.html
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