[FC] brake lines

[Tom St.Amand]

I just want to add that you are darn sure there is no cracks in your flair. Gas or brake lines are pretty  important to get right the first time.  I speak from experience after my first flair attempt in high school resulted in an engine fire. I only buy ready flared lines there really not that expensive if you are going to bend them yourself anyway.

Tom St. Amand
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  Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 10:39 AM
  Subject: RE: [FC] brake lines


  Tim,

  I've got the steps reversed from you, button first, then the cone.

  I'm working from memory.  Can anybody resolve this?  Are you 100% sure on
  that Tim?

  Regards,
  Joel

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  Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 10:31 AM
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  Subject: Re: [FC] brake lines


  the critical part of a double flare is how much line is left above the
  holding block. this is determined by the edge of the little round double
  flare
  adapter. the line HAS to be exactly the hieght of the first step of the
  button when
  layed beside the line sticking up thru the adapter.the end also has to be
  nice and square. then put a gentle first flare using the pointed tool. then
  put
  the button in the hole and collapse the flare into itself with the pointed
  tool
  on top of the button. do it slowly so it stays even and does not crack.  it
  takes practice but it works well.   dont give up.
  regards, tim colson
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