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Review on Neiko 20656A Flaring Aluminum Blow Molded by Steve Atchley

Revainrating 1 out of 5

This tool WORKS! fits brake flare tool

This Neiko metric bladder flare tool worked great! I am restoring an old SUV called "BURRO" made from various VW Beetle and Bus suspension parts from the early 60's. Mine has been uncoated in the field for 8 years so everything is rusty, frozen or corroded so rebuilding the entire brake system is a must and the Neiko tool allows me to custom make steel brake lines that look like "standard" in fit the car. The bow brake lines are too long and require cutting and reworking the bubble flares to complete the braking system! This forms 4.75mm blisters easily, just follow the directions and apply a drop of BRAKE FLUID (because oil contaminates brake fluid) to the tube and mold die and it will come out factory like! I checked the photos Andrewwynn posted and used some of his suggestions (except I replaced the oil with brake fluid) and my bubble flares are centered and leak free!

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Cable is shorter than other tools