A flaring tool kit is basically a set of tools to quickly and precisely flare tubes. The flaring process allows for a more quality connection; flared joints are typically stronger than regular joints, and leak-free.
In the automotive world, flaring tools set uses include flaring brake lines, fuel lines, and transmission lines, and other types of tubing. The types of tubes to flare, on the other hand, range from copper and steel to brass and aluminum.
A standard brake line flaring kit typically consists of these major components;
A flaring bar containing holes of different sizes
A centering yoke, and
An assortment of flaring adapters
A more advanced tube flaring tool kit may include an additional flaring bar with extra and larger openings, more adapters, and extra accessories such as a deburring/chamfering tool and tube cutters. Some even come with a wrench.
What is a Flaring Tool Used for?
Brake, fuel, coolant, and other lines will rot or corrode over time, or they can get bent and restricted. When faced with bad lines, you have two options: to spend money on repairs, or flare and install the lines yourself- using a fuel and coolant or brake line flare tool, of course.
A brake line flaring tool allows you to precisely bend the ends of brake lines and other lines, so they make firm and leak-free connections.
A precision brake line flare is not only stronger than a standard flare, but also will not inhibit the flow of fluid like standard or rolled flares. In a nutshell, a flare tool kit lets you finish the last step of making your own lines or tubes.
How to Use Flaring Tool Kit
The process to use a brake flaring tool is fairly simple. Here are things you will need: A bubble, single or tool double flaring kit, tube cutter, and deburring/chamfering tool (some kits come with these additional tools).
Step 1: Prepare your Tubing
Start by cutting the tube to be flared if necessary.
Use tubing cutter and cut it to the desired length.
Using a chamfering or deburring tool, smooth the end of the tube.
Step 2: Insert Tube into Flaring Tool
Locate the most appropriate opening on the flaring tool bar.
By loosening the wing nuts, insert the tube into the opening.
Ensure the correct length of the tube protrudes.
Step 3: Clamp the Tube
Identify the adapter to use
Place the adapter on the tube’s end (the end to be flared).
Tighten the tool’s wing nut to firmly clamp the tube.
Step 4: Flare the Tube
Find the right adapter to flare the tubing with.
Position the flaring cone over the tube.
Rotate the rod to lower the flaring cone.
Do not overtighten or risk damaging the tube.
Once ready, remove your flared tube.
Post time: Jul-11-2023