Professional Brake Tubing Flaring Tool

Customer Reviews

(Posted on 8/12/09) Excellent tool
Review by Reg

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For years I have been unable to produce a decent double flare on 3/16 brake lines. Maybe 1 on 5 was good enough to use. This tool produced an excellent flare on the first try. The next several were also good, both bubble and US. I would offer one suggestion for use with the "plastic coated" pre-made lines. I experienced some slippage in the die resulting in a bad flare. My solution was to rub chalk (blackboard) on the OD where the die contacts tube (old machinest trick), problem solved. I would recommend this tool.

(Posted on 8/26/09) Best Flaring tool I've ever used
Review by Bloose

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I received this flaring tool a couple of weeks ago and am very impressed with how it works.

Over the years I have used many different brands of double flaring tools. Some I've had more success with than others but none of them would work with 3/8" or larger tubing. All of them were the standard type with the two bars with serrated holes and a separate die and flaring device. Some wouldn't work at all others worked with small tube but not the larger stuff.

Recently I decided to install a electric Fuel Pump in my car and needed to replace all of the fuel line to do it. 3/8" was the smallest tubing I could even consider so that's what I used. The U.S. made flaring tool I had just kept pushing to tube out of the clamping device without flaring it and thus ruining the tube.

After trying everything I could for several days I finally decided to look at the flaring tools I saw in the Eastwood catalog. I settled on this model because quite frankly it was the cheapest model of the high end flaring tools. I was pretty sure that for over $200 it would work better than the $40 units I had been using.

After using it for a few weeks I can say it is money well spent. The tool is easy to use but more importantly does exactly what is intended to do. And it works perfect every time. Also, it is very obvious once you get the tool that it is made to last a lifetime. So at $200 plus it may seem a bit extreme for the casual user but considering it will last forever it seems well worth it to me.

There are really only two issues I have with the tool. First is that because the clamps are relatively long you cannot flare very near a bend. In other words if you have a bend just after a fitting you are going to have to flare it and then bend it. This really is a necessity though because if the clamps were shorter the tube would likely push through like the cheap sets I have. Also, I would like to see Eastwood offer another die set (the sets are made to be easily removed) as an option to give you more flaring choices like 37* AN flares.

Other than that this is like any other high quality tool you buy. Not cheap but in the long run a great value because you will have it forever (if you don't lend it to a friend and never see it again) and it does what you need it to do the first time every time.

HTH,
Robert Loose

(Posted on 12/24/09) excellent product
Review by matt

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This is the best money I've ever spent on a tool. I spent alot of money on cheaper flaring tools, but none would flare stainless to my satisfaction. This tool does!! It paid for itself the first time I used it! Not only does it make excellent double flares in stainless brake line, it only takes seconds. Well worth the money. I could never be confident about forming my own brake lines, with this tool I can. Any one can do it. If you are even thinking about buying this tool,DO IT!! You will never have to my preformed lines again.

(Posted on 1/20/10) Great product
Review by John

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This flairing tool works great . If you are replacing your brake lines and want them done correctly and safely with no leaks at the flare end this tool is a must . Price for this uint may seem high but when you are working on brake or fuel lines you want a top of the line product and this is it . HTH
Good luck on your projects and work Safe !

(Posted on 1/25/10) Excellent product and easy to use.
Review by Brandon

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Great product. Used this to put double flares in stainless tubing and it worked flawlessly.

(Posted on 1/26/10) Fantastic
Review by Jeff

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It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for and this tool is does the job. If you follow the directions you'll have success on the first try. Making sure the tube is lined up properly, it's cut at 90 degrees, there are no burrs, and adding a little anti-seize are critical to a nice flare. Pretty simple. What I really like is the heavy construction. This is a tool that made to last a long time.

(Posted on 1/27/10) Great flare tool
Review by Nashguy

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This is the first flare tool I have used that always makes good double flares. It works just like in the video.

(Posted on 1/31/10) superior tool
Review by mac

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I am building a Clubman kit car, and doing my own brake and fuel lines. This tool produced first rate flares. It has a solid, well-made feel to it, and was much cheaper to buy than its English equivalent. I expect to use it on my next kit car project, probably a Shelby Cobra.

William Boulton
Brisbane

(Posted on 2/23/10) Great tool, but needs better instructions
Review by ROBY

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I was surprised, when my new tool arrived, there were no instructions with it. BUT Eastwood responded quickly and e-mailed me a set of instructions immediately. Great going guys!!!

BUT I was then surprised that the tool didn't come with any information on the types of flares it made and when each would (could) be used. It isn't rocket science, but a little help for novices would be truly appreciated.

(Posted on 3/7/10) Great Tool But a Little Pricey
Review by Stewart

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While a little bit pricey, this tool makes up for the cost through the elimination of frustration and bad flares. Easy to use and almost idiot proof, I was able to make better flares without even reading the instructions than I ever have before.