Double Flare Tool Kits - Any Experience?

Hi guys,

I've been working on installing a Wilwood dual reservoir master cylinder on my '66 CJ5 and had to bend up some new brake lines. I made the mistake of renting a double flare kit from Autozone and most of the flares I've had to make with it ended up leaking. I've decided to bite the bullet and buy a quality double flare kit to finish this project and for other projects that may come up down the road. I was looking at the Ridgid 345 kit, which I've heard some say is a good kit and makes good flares. Anyone else have any experience with the Ridgid kit or any others?

Thanks.

 

I have found that the preparation of the line by filing, reaming and careful placement in the clamp are probably more important than the tools used.

 

I have had good luck so far with a Kit from NAPA cost around $69 I think. The little reamer in the kit couldn't be less usefull if it was a butter knife but the rest of its good quality

 

Thank you guys!

 

I make up steel fuel lines and brake lines. I have experienced nothing but good connections thanks to the Eastwood tool. Quick and easy.
Professional Brake Tubing Flaring Tool - Brake Flaring Tool - Brake Tube Flaring

 

As I said on your other thread, pay attention to fully chamfering both the ID and the OD to get good flares. And yes, the reamer in the kit sucks.

 

Thanks for the link. You just made me spend $400 on new tools.

 

I can lead a Jeeper to a vendor, but I can’t make him buy.

 

I have two kits they are made by Imperial brass manufacturing company out of Chicago. They are old as dirt but they work great.