Plumbing a brake system is sort of an art if you ask us. Sure you could just use straight tubes and a bunch of brass unions, but that would look like crap. To make the system look nice you're going to bend and curve the line and when you do that you'll need to cut the tube to length. The problem with that is you will have to put the proper double flare back on the end of the tube so it will seal.
There are double flaring tools out there, but not like the Double Flaring Tool from CCP. What makes this flaring tool different from the rest is the all-in-one design. Instead of a separate flaring block and flaring tool and a bunch of collets, the company stuffed the flaring block and tool into a cool set of pliers. Also, all of the separate collets have been secured to a long strip of metal, eliminating the need to search out the proper size. You also get an adjustable tube cutter and a deburring tool as well, which is all securely stored in a plastic case.
The tool can be used to make single and double flares on 3/16-, 1/4-, 5/16-, 3/8-, 7/16-, and 1/2-inch steel, aluminum, and copper tubing thanks to the rotating flaring block. Plus the design of the tool allows you to easily flare the tubes on the vehicle, no more back and forth tips to the vise. With a compact design, minimal parts to lose, and a suggested retail price of only $69, this is a great addition to any toolbox.
When you are all done, everything...
When you are all done, everything stores nicely and neatly in this hard plastic case.
The tool features a selectable...
The tool features a selectable flaring block that will accept tube sizes from 1/2-inch down to 3/6-inch. All you have to do is rotate the wheels to the appropriate size needed.
To make a double flare you...
To make a double flare you have to first pre-bend the end of the tube by using the adapter bar, which has all the corresponding collets. Inset the proper size collet stem into the end of the tube and crank down on the T-handle to make the first bend. Once the first bend is done, remove the adapter bar and crank down on the T-handle one more time, finishing the double flare.
Once you have the tube cut...
Once you have the tube cut to the length and deburred with the provided tube cutter and deburring tool, it can be inserted into the Flaring Tool and secured in place by closing the handles. The swivel head rotates around and positions itself right above the tube for single flaring.
If done properly, this is...
If done properly, this is what you will get-a nice clean double flare. The unit is simple to use and compact enough to be take to the vehicle. You can easily do all the flaring on your brake plumbing job right where you need it. No more crawling out from under the truck to flare tubing with a benchtop vise.