[Spridgets] Brake flares

[GUY DAY]

Leo,
I've been using Cunifer10 brake line for over 40 years in conjunction with a 
vice mounted Sykes Pickavant Brake flare tool similar to that shown at 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sykes-pickavant-brake-pipe-flareing-kit-/230819237408?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item35bde60e20.
There has NEVER been a problem.  (Except when I've slipped the nut on the 
wrong way round then made the flare!)  A Land Rover I re-piped over 25 years 
ago is still using sections of the same brake line.    This brake flare tool 
is considered to be a good type although it is no longer made.

This would appear to be the 'norm' in the UK although different garages use 
different tools.

Previous posting in relation to Cunifer brake pipe over steel has met with 
some resistance from some US listers with some comment showing a lack of 
product knowledge.  This pipe has a long corrosion free life, is easy to 
bend by hand - although it flattens a little when using your thumb for a 
tight bend.  It is easy to flare and clips and nuts will rust away before 
the pipe.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <>
To: "Allen Hefner" <>; "Spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>Sent: 
Thursday, July 05, 2012 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake flares


> Friggin unbelievable!!!   I have been looking for a supplier of the 
> fittings for a long time.  I usually sent off my fittings and had them 
> replated. Thanks Allen.
>
> Leo
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Allen Hefner
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 10:03 AM
> To: Spridgets list
> Subject: [Spridgets] Brake flares
>
> For all you brake novices wondering what the heck a bubble flare is for
> Brit car brake lines, I found this site today.
>
> http://www.fedhillusa.com/webnuts/common%20flares6.pdf
>
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
>
> *Current:*
> 2006 Chebbie
> *Former:*
> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
> 1964 VW Type I
> 1967 VW Type II
> 1967 Rover 2000TC
> 1977 MG Midget
> ------------------------