Brake line removal/repair/replacement (something?) help

[gatesj at mailblocks.com (John Gates)]

Bubble flares are actually surprisingly easy if you have a decent tool, 
and amazingly enough I got one that works beautifully, perfect flares 
everytime, for $30 from NAPA.  It is an OTC/Stinger flaring tool and I 
highly recommend it.  I was making perfect flares right from the first 
time.  Now if I could just find a decent double flare tool for my 
American iron, I have tried both K-D and another OK brand that I don't 
recall with crappy results on both.  I have heard that Rigid makes 
great flaring tools but it's $$$.

John Gates
--
'97 Jetta GLX
'85 Scirocco

-----Original Message-----
From: Gordy Stedman <ydrogs@gmail.com>
To: Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net>; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Sent: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:25:49 -0700
Subject: Re: Brake line removal/repair/replacement (something?) help

I totally agree that a double bubble OEM flair is how one should do it
if they have the tool and the knowledge. After doing some Googling I
have to agree with Dan that compression fittings on an auto are a
no-no.  I was just sharing my personal experience of what my friend
did in the same situation to solve the problem.  I will let everyone
know when he rolls his '77 rabbit :)

On 7/21/05, Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
> But not necessarily for brake systems where pressure is in the 1000 
psi
> range and safety is critical.
> I don't think you can find any OEM applications that use compression
> fittings on brake lines.
> They form their seal by crushing a ferrule into the tubing. It 
compromises
> the strength of the tube and the seal is much less consistent or 
reliable
> than capturing a flared tube.
> I'd think in this case you'd want to look at what the manufacturers 
do and
> not take the word of a repair shop no matter how knowledgeable they 
seem to
> be.
> Ever had your brakes fail while you were zooming around in your 
beloved
> Scirocco coming up on a tight corner?
> Think about it and do what the factory does!
> Dan
> who specs tube fittings as part of his job


--
Gordy
MK1 x 3
Audi 80 - Slated for parts car

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