[FC] brake lines

[Western Canada CORSA]

1) Clamp the line in the jaws of the tool

1b) The line should protrude above the jaws the thickness of the base
(widest part) of the double flaring die appropriate for the dia. of tube
you're flaring.  What I'm calling the "double flaring die" is the piece that
looks like a small top.

2) It is essential that the cut of the line be absolutely square, and that
you clamp the line in the jaws straight up as well.

2b) Most kits have a cutting tool with a screwdriver type handle you should
use at this point to remove any burrs on the ID of the line.

3) Fix the "pusher" (u-shaped thingy with the threaded rod & cone assembly)
around the clamp.  Drop the double flaring die into the line and use the
pusher to make your initial single flare.

4) Remove the die, and just thread down the cone of the pusher to get the
second half of your flare.

Steps 1b) and 2) are critical to the success of a good flare.

Hope this helps, I'm working out of my head as my double flaring kit is
packed away somewhere.

Regards,
Joel



-----Original Message-----
From: corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Timothy T Werner
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 10:10 AM
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Subject: [FC] brake lines


I have a question on flaring brake lines. I have a new flaring tool, and
it has the parts needed to make single and double flares on brake lines.
I have made some practice flares but while the thing makes a nice single
flare, I cannot seem to figure out how to make the double flare part. No
instructions came with the tool. Anyone successful at this or know of  a
web site or book would be helpful.
Tim
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