Running brake lines
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Sun Feb 16, 2020 4:44 pmby KSever
Gotta love doing brake line bends and double flaring. Almost done, moving on to the front brakes now. The back are done. I believe doing tubing bends on hvac unit installs prepped me for this brake line install.
Re: Running brake lines
Posted:
Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:56 pmby Binder Mike
Nice work! Making and bending the front brake line on a stock L , R, or S truck is not my favorite thing but I get through it.
Re: Running brake lines
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Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:38 pmby nikkinutshop
Nice job.
I like tools, so I took the last brake job as an opportunity to buy some tools for flaring and bending tube.
I have the complete set of RIDGID 400 series tube benders. All but one was found on Craigslist for $20..
https://www.ridgid.com/ca/en/bending-toolsThe MASTERCOOL hydraulic flare tool was one of the best buys, for me.
https://www.amazon.ca/Mastercool-72475- ... 155&sr=8-2 Summit Racing have a good looking tool.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900314
Re: Running brake lines
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Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:50 pmby KSever
Nikki,
The flaring tool you posted from Summit is the one I have but I got it from Eastwood. It works great. I have various benders for tubing but I do tubing bending a lot at work with refrigeration equipment repairs and installs.
Having the right tools makes life easier, this may be why I have a two car garage and a 10x20 storage unit full.
Re: Running brake lines
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Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:19 pmby nikkinutshop
https://youtu.be/UxeA1lhSCsk I just watched this video from Eric the Car Guy . Fantastic tool and much less $$ than I paid.
I wish I had that extra storage space you mention.