Eastman 45033 Heavy Duty Flaring Aluminum Review

This flaring tool is a must-have for all automotive professionals, it has exceeded all my expectations. The tool is made of durable aluminum material making it durable for heavy-duty projects .The flaring produced was precise and accurate, which ultimately translated to a smooth brake system performance. The only downside is the lack of included instructions. Overall, this is an excellent and reliable tool that I would highly recommend for any automotive brake job..

I was hesitant to buy yet another brake flaring tool, but I'm so glad i did with this one. After I put it to the test I was impressed with how heavy-duty it felt. It's made from durable aluminum, so I know it will last through many automotive repairs .The only con I can think of is that its a bit pricier compared to other flaring tools on the market. however, for the quality of the product, I believe it's worth the investment..

I bought this tool to flare 1/4" and 3/8" copper tubing for heat pumps. It took me over an hour to make 4 simple connections. We had to keep cutting and remaking the frames over and over again due to stretching, center shifting and squeezing due to the grip not fitting snugly on the flare bar and moving during the frame making. There was a burr on the flare cone that scratched the end of the flare - that's a guaranteed leak. I had to file the burr. The teeth on the inside of the flare bar are…