bodger
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| posted on 25/6/07 at 09:23 PM |
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Wanted: Hydraulic brake pipe flaring tool
I'm after a GOOD quality pipe flaring tool, preferably with a hydraulic action, for 3/16" (5mm) brake pipes. If you've got one
kicking around the garage that you no longer need u2u me.
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Peteff
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| posted on 25/6/07 at 11:00 PM |
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Never heard of a hydraulic action one.
The expensive ones have a cam action like
this and are a bit on the excessive side for doing one off jobs.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 26/6/07 at 05:42 AM |
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Iv got a sykes pickavent one like that. Bloody good. Theyr sometimes on ebay cheapish.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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v8kid
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| posted on 26/6/07 at 06:43 AM |
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I bought a cheapy off ebay and it caused more grief than I care to remember. Go for professional quality even if its only for a few jobs
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nick205
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| posted on 26/6/07 at 07:20 AM |
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I used a kit like this for my build - it works fine and I chieved a leak free brake system on the first attempt. As with most hand tools it's
worth a few practice runs first.
One tip I learnt was to dip the end of the pipe to be flared in some brake fluid or light oil before flaring. This lubricates the former/pipe and
helps produce a better quality flare.
http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Pipe-Flaring-Kit-9pc-Sealey-AK5
05?sc=9&category=115
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fesycresy
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| posted on 26/6/07 at 10:31 AM |
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As above, the lubricating is a real good tip.
We do this as a matter of course on refrigerant pipes in work.
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/6/07 at 11:26 AM |
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Mine's the same,
cut the pipe square with a pipe cutter and ream the end so the die fits easily, only push enough pipe through the clamp to do the job as in the
instructions and you will get perfect results. Take the die off and run the taper down the flare to create doubles. I used to have a Moprod one which
worked well but it wore out and I haven't seen one anywhere else.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Alex B
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| posted on 26/6/07 at 09:06 PM |
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Got an od SP version of that. This guys price is around a ton
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Davethetoolss-Emporium
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 2/7/07 at 05:17 PM |
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S.P. do a hydraulic flaring tool but you would be better off with a cam action tool
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