Can anyone recommend a double flaring tool that isn't a cheap POS? I got the AMPRO from Rice World (Advance Auto) and I broke it after 5 flares. I took it back and got another but broke too. I don't think its operator error, It worked great in the begining.
I don't know man... I broke mine from either Autozone or Advance, not sure. You'd think I would have learned my lesson about cheap tools, but then I got one from Harbor Freight. Haven't broken that one yet and I use it pretty often.
I have 2 that don't work well. Now I just borrow one from Autozone when I need it. Works great and I don't have to buy it. I find it is all in the prep of the end before you try to flare it.
Interesting. How exactly are you prepping it? All I do is use one of those roller type tubing cutters, haven't had a problem yet.
Found this http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/staff/wunz/NoABSTCS/DoubleFlare.html I seem to have the most consistant flare using this method
That's basically the same tool I had. I didn't file the ends of the tubes or use the drill bit to ream out the end. My problem was I broke the threaded part of the reamer tool.
With manual tools, this is how I prep/flare the brake lines: http://members.boardhost.com/MustangSteve/msg/archive/1237854597.html I've used manual flaring tools for a couple of decades now, but decided it was finally time to step up to something that would make the process much faster and give production-quality flares every time. This is the hydraulic flaring tool I bought a few months back: http://members.boardhost.com/MustangSteve/msg/archive/1237944718.html
Find one that is made in the USA and it will last a long long time . If autozone can`t get one made in the USA go to nappa or Oreilly .
I got my hydraulic flaring tool from this place: http://www.etooldirect.com/mastercool-71475-universal-hydraulic-flaring-tool-set.html However, I see they have gone up in price. When I ordered mine a few months ago, it was $289.99 and free shipping. I have seen this same set go for as high as $395.00 from other vendors, but even at $319.99, I would still say it was worth it.
Similar kit but without the bubble flare capabilities. http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-3493-mastercool-71300.aspx
Deburr the cut edge and slightly chamfer it with a file. Clean the inside of the cut with the v-shaped tool usually on the end of the cutter.
