Brake flaring kits

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cj10jeeper

Lifer
 Lichfield, England
Since my MOT tester gave me advisories on pretty much all the rear brake pipes inc. those from front to rear I'm tinkering with the idea of a flaring kit and make some up myself.

Easily within my mechanical skills to do the job and I know I'll be able to make them accurate rather than just approx. lengths and bodged in by a garage.

Anyone purchased a kit and any suggestions on a make/kit?

Is the BMW 10mm and metric (DIN) pipes and connectors?
 
I got a Sykes Pickavant Flaremaster kit when I did the brake pipe renewal & self-levelling delete on my e34 M5.

Looking at my emails, it seems it was THIS ONE - although I believe I won the auction for something considerably less than this one is going for :thumbsup:
 
I bought a budget set off Ebay (there are hundreds of them all around the same price) It was a a little rough and ready however it worked. I replaced a number of pipes over last winter and have had no problems, no leaks with tight joints.
I practised some flares before trying it for real on the Z and watched a few you tube videos. Seems you don't have to spend a fortune. :)
 
Toe-side said:
I bought a budget set off Ebay (there are hundreds of them all around the same price) It was a a little rough and ready however it worked. I replaced a number of pipes over last winter and have had no problems, no leaks with tight joints.
I practised some flares before trying it for real on the Z and watched a few you tube videos. Seems you don't have to spend a fortune. :)
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That's my thinking. Buy something a little cheaper and have a practice.
I think I'll get one with a pipe bender too and then buy some quality pipe and fittings.
 
Wouldn't have paid £200 for it either as I only wanted it for 2 or 3 jobs.

Paid £60 plus £5.95 postage back in 2010.

I tried two cheaper ones (about £30/£40), but returned both as the dies kept stripping when I put any pressure on them to form the flare. Probably my fault for being cack-handed, and using it on steel pipe as well as copper (although they did say they were suitable for both) :P
 
mmm-five said:
Wouldn't have paid £200 for it either as I only wanted it for 2 or 3 jobs.

Paid £60 plus £5.95 postage back in 2010.

I tried two cheaper ones (about £30/£40), but returned both as the dies kept stripping when I put any pressure on them to form the flare. Probably my fault for being cack-handed, and using it on steel pipe as well as copper (although they did say they were suitable for both) :P
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Good point re poor quality kit.
I'm in no rush as it's advisory only so will see what pops up on ebay that fits the bill.
Failing that amazon is good as if it does break they'll refund without issue
 
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