Fuel lines
#11
The bubble flares are to give you a "grip" for the rubber transition hoses at each end; they also sell a "flarer" that does the rim, or even three rims, in order to make a better seal. That's why you bubble flare them.
OTOH, I used two hose clamps spun 180* at each end when I did the repair laying under the Cougar on I-49 in Arkansas *grins*
RwP
OTOH, I used two hose clamps spun 180* at each end when I did the repair laying under the Cougar on I-49 in Arkansas *grins*
RwP
#12
I love the look of those fittings. Mine are just steel and nylon with barb fittings :-/ ugly.
#13
lol...I've done many stupid things but that wasn't one of them. I ran all new steel brake lines but I used the OEM in line flare tool for those. Out of 20+ flares only had 1 leak where I cracked the flare. Highly recommend that tool.
#14
Same! Used it on two full vehicles. For bubble flares on a Buick I used another fairly cheap tool as well. I think it was a Neiko off amazon. It also worked great, only one leaking flare out of probably 14 flares on that car, and a quick loosen - tighten - loosen - tighten took care of that. I was also very, very careful with prepping the end of the line and with the technique, but it goes to show you can make your own lines very affordably. I do recommend lubricating the end of the brake line with brake fluid to ensure smooth flare creation, though it's not strictly necessary,
#15
Same! Used it on two full vehicles. For bubble flares on a Buick I used another fairly cheap tool as well. I think it was a Neiko off amazon. It also worked great, only one leaking flare out of probably 14 flares on that car, and a quick loosen - tighten - loosen - tighten took care of that. I was also very, very careful with prepping the end of the line and with the technique, but it goes to show you can make your own lines very affordably. I do recommend lubricating the end of the brake line with brake fluid to ensure smooth flare creation, though it's not strictly necessary,