One possibility is that you are not cutting the tubing squarely. This
could be a problem with your tube cutting tool. Another possibility is
the flaring tool itself. It could be that the flaring die isn't square
with the tube end, or the flaring clamp isn't gripping hard enough to
keep the tube from slipping on one side. Not all tools are of the same
quality. Rather than buying a bunch of new tools, you might want to
consider having someone else put the flares on. That's what I did
because I needed 37 1/2 degree AN flares and didn't have the proper
flaring tool. Probably cost me about the same as buying the correct
flaring tool, but without the hassle.
Roland
> Hi listers,
>
> The chat has been about brake lines this week. I am working to replace my
> rear axle this week, and have to face fabrication of brake lines myself.
>
> I purchased the double-flaring tool at the local autoparts and some extra
> steel tubing to practice with. Any advise on
> how to make this thing work? Seems it wants to tilt the flare sideways,
> which is not acceptable considering I will have spent a lot of time getting
> the bends right and I don't want the tool to ruin my work.
>
> It was amazing to see that the local autoparts store sold the proper thread
> for British sports cars - I guess Something was standardized in Europe for
> us.
>
> later!
> Scott
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