how to make brake line repairs

step by step on how to make a double flare to repair brake lines yes i know that you can purchase ready-made lines but there will be times when it is necessary to flare a line like when you are just replacing a small section you should never use a compression fitting on any brake line. they are not capable of handling the the hydraullic pressure in a brake system which can exceed 3000 psi the department of transportation does not approve the use of compression fittings they only approve the use of double and bubble flares.-- please rate --

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• brakes
• brake line repair
• flaring

[wafrederick]

The Mastercool set is the way to go.The Mastercool set is much faster than the manual version

[fatman2325]

@wafrederick very true but they are also much more expensive although very worth the money since they will do more than just a double flare

[subsonicnat]

Hi Mate, I have one of these kits, Do they make flares on STEEL, it always mentions copper???.... There is a new type of steel brake pipe that is a little softer than steel as it contains something like copper in its makeup, and makes it a little easier to work with I believe..  Subsonicnat UK.

enjoyed the video too.

[fatman2325]

@subsonicnat all the standard brake line that is used on cars is mild steel with a cpooer lining inside

[whocaresnow2]

Why does my brake line always slip out of the flaring vice when I tighten the nipple with the flaring driver - you called it a flaring yoke. ( just like you're doing at 3:30 ) ?

I've purchased two different model flaring vices and the brake always slips out.

[fatman2325]

@whocaresnow2 more than likely you aren't tightening the nuts on the flaring bar enough. but make sure that you are putting the line in the right place in the bar too

[ted850760]

Snao On,,,you can buy better ,but you can't pay more....

[robvk6]

MMM BEER !!!

[robbiewhelan]

lol can of bud

[sweedspeed18]

Awesome DIY, man. Good job.

[josh666675]

shit hole garage put compression fittings on my car...

[15gary37]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and skills with us. You have given me the confidence to do a Double Fare as I am in the process of replacing everything, including the brake lines, on my 2000 Silverado 1500. If you ever get to cleveland/akron i will buy you a few craft brews.

[ronleeg641]

Notice the He could not make this video with out a bud light in it ! LOL

but i see someone else notice too !

[Bkan5]

Probably should hold line upside down when deburr so you dont get burrs in the line.