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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง OEMTOOLS 24364 In-Line Flaring Tool Kit: Low Profile Brake Repair/Flaring Tool for Copper & Steel Tubing - Create Single or Double Flares with Ratchet by Doug Hook

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great tool for most US/Asia brake work.

If you just need a tool for the reverse/double flare on the 3/16 line that is most common on US and Asian vehicles, get this tool. It's cheaper than cheap and cheaply made rod clamp kits that make half a dozen line sizes you'll never need and easier to use. Because it's more compact, it fits in places where it can't. So if like me you are replacing rusted coated brake line ends you can easily do it in place without removing the lines. My only advice is to double check. that you are screwing in the mainshaft straight. Because the block is split and only partially threaded, it's easy to twist, especially if you're working at an awkward angle. When properly screwed in, it should screw flush into the base with no resistance, provided the inner screw is backed out so it doesn't touch the line/die inside before lowering. Also, as others have said, I would consider the depth guide on the die to be the minimum depth. This will work, but you may want to lengthen your hair to give it a bit more shine.

Pros
  • Automotive
Cons
  • Vanish