K Tool International 70084 37 Degree Automotive Brake Line Flaring Tool Set for Garages, Repair Shops, and DIY, Single, Double, and Bubble Flares, Vise-Mounted, T-Handle Clamp, Turret-Style Design

If you need leak-free results on the first try, you need this. I needed to replace rusted fuel lines on a 70's John Deere tractor. Routing the lines was going to be a real pain. So, I bought this pricey flaring tool because I needed to get the line flaring right on the first try. Once I finished the fuel line install, I started up the tractor and noticed a small leak on one of the fittings. I tightened it up a bit more. After that, the tractor stayed running with no leaks. In this case, I did get what I paid for. Oh yeah, this was also my first time ever using a line flaring tool.

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Tried the cheaper rental double flaring kit at local parts store. Wouldn't make a nickel copper line double flare to save my life! Every end was garbage and a waste of time. So then I ordered the Titan double flaring tool online. Looked like a quality item. Nope couldn't make a nickel copper 3/16" line double flare either. Same issues after the bubble was formed, it just would come out looking like a melted candle. Frustrated and feeling mad, I decided to order this k-tool turret style double flaring kit. Well first time I tried it withe the same 3/16" nickel copper brake line. Didn't really chamfer ends or deburr the inside on this first test piece. Turned the turret to select proper depth, then op1 for first flare and op2 for the second step or double flare. Well the tool held the line tight and secure with no evidence of slipping. I took the line out and guess what? A perfectly round professional looking double flare end ya it cost roughly $200 but I feel the quality and almost foolproof design was well worth it to have a brake like that I trust and feel confident enough to install on my '92 foxbody mustang with new 4 wheel disc brake conversion. I could of had the local autoparts store try to flare the ends for roughly the same it cost just to buy this kit and have the experience and wisdoms by doing it myself.

I double flared stainless steel for high pressure manually many years ago. It took practice to make a good double flare that way. This tool makes great double flares easy, precise, and fast. The only downside of this tool is the tool can't be used anywhere; the flare has to be created with the too clamped in a vise. A hydraulic version would be nice. I love tools that work perfectly and this tool has made perfect flares for me every time.

After using the cheap handheld flaring tools with poor results I decided to spend the money for a professional tool and It was a great decision. Throw the other junk away and get this if you need to do anything flaring. The instructions are a little difficult because the pictures are so small but it’s easy to figure out. I only messed up one flare and that was my own fault. As instructed it definitely needs to be mounted in a vise.

This style of flare tool is leaps and bounds better than the old school standard flaring tool, which I have been using for year before this. It is relatively easy to use and makes absolutely perfect factory made looking flares every time. I wish it wasn't so expensive but with how much better it works I kind of understand. No more messing around with crooked flares or gambling on whether your flare will be good enough to seal and having to cut your line shorter to do it over again. First time every time awesome flares!! I am super impressed if you cannot tell? Highly recommend this tool.

Why did I not get one of these sooner? Great tool works so much better and easier than the old style tube flaring method.

If you are sick of the $20 kit for doing brake lines, this might be the tool for you!Best way I have made brake lines, that works consistently.Pros:Works consistently every timeDoesn't deform the pipe since the dies are precision pieces that have an excellent fit.Also minimizes scoring on specially coated lines, will minimize anti rust coating being destroyedDoes every type of break flare that I think I will ever need.Has a nice storage case.Everything on the forming head is clearly labeled.Clamp system is adequate and makes the job very quick, put a flare on a piece of pipe inside of 30 seconds with prep work.Doesn't take a lot of effort to form the flares, you can feel it's natural stop point.Built in flushing tool to set the proper depth on the line before locking it down for forming.Cons:Price is a bit much, but it is almost worth it just for the convenience and having a tool that you probably wont break.Cannot do lines on the car, at least I wouldn't recommend to try.You will need to bend and form the line before using the tool and leave about 1.5" to fit the end of the line with a fitting in the die.Other thoughts, you'll want a nice table vice that it mounted to something to use this tool and hold it will pulling the bar to compress and form the flares.Used this to replace the hard lines running to the rear of a 2005 Chevy Impala from the master cylinder on back to where they branch off to the left and right sides. Used Poly-Armour line and a bunch of fittings (different sizes) to get the job done, works great no leaks first time! If you are forming your own brake lines, try and remove them from the car without distorting the natural bends and curves in the pipe. Then straighten out a piece of new brake line and twisty tie it the the old one and every few inches bend and form it to match tying off the done sections, if you do it right it should be perfectly side by side with the piece you are trying to match. It should have little to no gap using this method and keep the straight sections very straight. It beats trying to eyeball bends, lengths, and odd angles that are in some of these lines.The only better tool for the job is the hydraulic flaring tool that they make, but it costs $300+ , but is a much more versatile tool and can do trans, gas, and brake lines.Good luck!

I've done a lot of brake lines using the cheaper and simpler flaring tools, but it's easy for things to get a little crooked and you end up with an uneven flare that doesn't seal properly. The KTI tool is in a different league and generates beautiful flares every time. It's expensive but worth it - my only regret is not buying this years ago.

It was easy to use and made perfect double flares on stainless steel.

Very nice unit. It makes flares perfectly every time and even though I don't plan on using it again any time soon it will be a pleasure to brake lines again. I didn't think I would ever see myself putting that in writing.

tool worked better than any other flaring tool I have ever owned. makes clean flares. would have loved it if the kit came with more die options for other flare styles, but all-in -all a good value!

Awesome product for flaring brake lines. I have used it on mild steel and stainless brake lines with ease. Zero leaks making my entire brake system from scratch with this tool