silver 572 with red guts

[cordodge]

I hope you are using double flares and what it really comes down to is the tool used to make them. I have been in your situation and I basically threw out the old tool cause it was hit or miss and the new one does wonders every time!

Yeah double flares for sure, I have a brand new tool (lisle) brand name? May have to buy a better brand name one? what make is the one you use? Driving me crazy 

thanks,  Bruce

[HP_Cuda]

It's exactly like this tool but it's not a JBtool:

https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-70081-professional-brake-flaring-tool-kit/?gclid=CMvJvuOztMwCFUdbfgodVEMN6g

Check out the vid!

[roadman5312]

            I've been looking at this one from Summit.  Flaring tool.  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900314?_bta_tid=14276527801054719136093823217450901318092943098040138004813645244532224&utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+Summit+Racing+Professional+Flaring+Tool&utm_content=Join+our+Exclusive+Club!&utm_campaign=20160425_Summit_Brand_DOM

[MTS-Challenger]

These are great flaring tools! I bought mine from Eastwood and flared all my brake lines (stainless steel) with impressive results. 

http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html?reltype=3

[cordodge]

Well after looking at those one you guys have I guess my $25 one is the culprit lol

[70chall440]

I have and use a hydraulic flaring tool like this one; http://www.toolpan.com/Mastercool-71475--Universal-Hydraulic-Flaring-Tool-Set--_p_2536.html?gdftrk=gdfV27228_a_7c824_a_7c2023_a_7cMAS71475&gclid=Cj0KEQjwjIy5BRClh8m_9Zu64d8BEiQAtZsQfzInk19jTRqEU3t1jf0hmHxZOFGdFs02Xw4l-ikVSjUaAtc58P8HAQ

works very well and gives you very consistent professional results. I have both 37 degree and 45 degree so I can do brake lines and AN flares. Not cheap for sure, but when it comes to brake stull I like to do it once and be done with it. I like most have used the $25 versions for years and as you have found out, they are hit and miss. A good flaring tool is worth the money as far as I am concerned.

[IMNCARN82]

Ummm  Yeah.  I've had that problem.     Just made the same 12" piece 6 times!!   Ha.  Kept trying to make the bends too tight. And rushing it.  Really pays to take your time.  Tighten the clamp all they way. Use a little lube. Get it straight.    File the edge,Ect.    And most of the time you gotta get these connections real tight.  Thats why they make the funny wrenches.  I had a leak at a prop block in the back too. Used a big crescent wrench to hold it so I could reef on it.    Good luck!    R/T

[cordodge]

Thanks guys, ill be looking into a quality tool for sure. Just trying to pick off all the little annoying things once and for all, I am shooting for late June to have everything finished.

Bruce

[msbaugh]

I spent the $$$ on the master cool hydraulic tool too after reading about perfect flares every time.  Haven't used it yet, but I have a lot of lines to re-make! 

I've broken three handheld flare units and have had 5-6 good flares from it all. Unless you have a holy grail old timer unit from the 40s-70s, the hand held units these days aren't worth two ****s

[cordodge]

I spent the $$$ on the master cool hydraulic tool too after reading about perfect flares every time.  Haven't used it yet, but I have a lot of lines to re-make! 

I've broken three handheld flare units and have had 5-6 good flares from it all. Unless you have a holy grail old timer unit from the 40s-70s, the hand held units these days aren't worth two ****s

Yeah for sure, I'm finding that out the hard way.

Thanks for all the input everyone

Bruce

[Chryco Psycho]

I saw this the other day never used it but not a lot more then the crappy ones that barely work
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/sum-900314

[cordodge]

I saw this the other day never used it but not a lot more then the crappy ones that barely work
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/sum-900314

Thanks Chryco, yeah pricey for sure but when the leaks stop I will forget about the price.

Bruce

[70chall440]

Any of the good flare tools are not cheap, but they do work and work well. There is a learning curve for the hydraulic unit, so I would recommend playing with it a little before going "live".

[cordodge]

Well brake line issues resolved thanks everyone.

Just a shout out. I ordered my driveshaft from London drive systems here in ontario on monday at 2pm they called me back Tuesday at 10 am to tell me it was ready!!!! I said wow what took so long lol. Nice workmanship new7290 front yolk 1350 rear all balanced $450 Canadian which I think is a great price. just thought I would let everyone know.

Bruce.

[js29no]

  that is A good price!!!  Fast service to.