Brake Line Double Flares

[@sstocker31]

Very well done video, thanks for no music, no yelling, and no swearing....a rare gem on the tube these days

[@repairs101]

Thanks! Check out some of my other vids when you get a chance - I think they're getting even better,

[@Spractral]

So true

[@jonmyers8046]

I've been doing this for years and never knew about chamfering and filing the end before flaring it. Probably would have saved me a lot of poorly done flares that I had to redo. Thanks bigtime

[@Jasonsfarm]

I’m going to check your other videos out too. I’ve watched several on how to do this, and you’re the first one to show prepping the tube. I love the close up shots, and detailed explanations! Thank you!

[@repairs101]

Rock on, Jason!

[@soulshinobi]

"A little drop of DOT 3..." EVERYWHERE Very good camera work, very helpful!

[@tonydmm26y0]

still awesome, 9 yrs later, thx for the refresher!

[@repairs101]

Rock on, Tony!

[@sailingsolar]

Excellent tutorial. You Sir, are an instructor. So many videos on YT trying to show how to do a job fail miserably. This was WELL done, thank you.

[@edt5276]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for being part of the 1% of tutorial video creators that zoom in sufficiently! WHY is that so hard for 99% of video creators??

[@Joel.M73]

Great video. Most flaring videos aren't in focus when they zoom in to see the parts. Your close-up shots really helped.

[@repairs101]

Thanks Joel, glad I could help.

[@kingpanther7456]

@@repairs101 how you knw what fittings to use

[@stevenmcc2119]

Right I have watched 5-6 and they see how this goes here etc lmfao no dumbass it’s blurred and you’re using a iPhone 4 lmmfao newbs

[@EutychusII]

Started out a little rough; I was wanting to see the process without fluff. Glad I stayed with it. Very good demonstration of the process

[@repairs101]

Rock on!

[@Pendragon501]

Easily the Best brake flaring video on KZbin!

[@MPIronmanJC]

Really, this video was much easier to understand than the other videos on KZbin. I have been following the other video guides and have not been able to get a single flare to come out right after about 15 tries. It looks like the size of the chamfer I was making was too small and I was leaving a little bit too much line protruding from the holder. Thanks!

[@garyclephane9623]

Mn

[@patrick9761]

love this guy " couple of drops" seriously this is the best flaring tutorial online!

[@repairs101]

Thanks Pat!

[@possmguts]

I cant believe Ive gone so many yaers not doing this exactly right... Today I am replacing a line on a Sunfire and after tightening the nut the line was loose in the fitting... Im doing this on the car so its a bit harder than having the vice handy... but I have never filed the end of the line as much as I guess I should have been and I think that has made this harder than it has even needed to be... Thank you for making this video.

[@turki.5719]

I'm studying aviation mechanic and use your channel anytime I have a question. thank you for your knowledge you are making me one of the best students.

[@repairs101]

Glad to help but let's be honest - it is you who makes you one of the best students. Thanks for writing in!

[@YTT718]

Wow 8 Years old and this video is great quality 👏 👌

[@repairs101]

Thank you!!

[@rileysowner]

A far better video than the first one I watched. Now to practice my double flares on some scrap brake line before doing the real thing. Thanks.

[@repairs101]

Thanks, James!

[@LikeASimpleLife]

Needless to say, there are many times that you can't remove the tube from the vehicle. I have found that this tool made to debut bolt threads works outstanding on putting the chamfer on the outside of the tool. It is simple quick and perfect every time. Thanks for your video.

[@repairs101]

Thanks for the info!

[@redhd161]

Thanks for posting this. I watched it a couple of times, then practiced on some brake line off cuts. When i was happy I had got the technique correct i then made replacement lines for a project car that I am working on. All good. No leaks. Thanks again for a really good instructional video.

[@repairs101]

Glad I could help. Thanks for commenting! Good luck with your ride!

[@thegreenhornets]

What a great video. So well done with the close ups, explanations, and cut-away. Excellent job, sir!

[@tylerbug2009]

I just bought a double flare tool today and the directions that came with it were minimal at best. Great video!

[@repairs101]

+Matthew Thompson - Thanks Matthew!

[@stevenjones5465]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It helped me get it.

[@LMacNeill]

Replacing *all* of the brake-lines on my '68 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible this weekend. This video is *exactly* what I needed. Thanks so much! (I've watched it half-a-dozen times, just to make sure I've got it down. And I'm sure I'll watch it again this weekend before I get started. :-)

[@nigelcunningham1628]

Great Clean and clear instructions . love that fact that you took the tim to ensure the close ups were clear

[@superfeedbacker]

Very informative without a lot of fluff...thank you!

[@repairs101]

superfeedbacker You really are a superfeedbacker! Thanks for the feedback!

[@JPinMI]

Good video - Thanks - I am a lot older than you , but hadn't used my flaring tools for a long time, excellent refresher.

[@XxChocoTacoxX]

Thanks for the walkthrough guide on using the flaring tool. I have one and while the instructions that came with were well-written and concise, seeing it done properly while explained so well is extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. :)

[@repairs101]

Charles Fuller Thank you for taking the time to comment! Don't forget to subscribe!

[@jordanmiller5033]

On a side note for people it is good practice to deburr your brake line while holding it upside down that way you can minimize the chance of any metal shavings being left behind inside your brake line which could in return damage the rubber seal in your brake calliper

[@MatthewCuba]

Very informative and well shot. Thanks for the close-ups and the step-by-step instructions. I'm replacing my truck's brake line today (now that it has warmed up a bit, finally) and while I've done this in the past, it's good to have a refresher on the steps. Thanks!

[@repairs101]

Hope the weather held for you and thanks for commenting!

[@albertoocasio6526]

The best instuction video I've seen yet.

[@repairs101]

Thanks, Alberto!

[@inrustwetrust5395]

Great video! Couldn't have done my IH pickup tonight without you.

[@repairs101]

Rock on!

[@drynberg]

Thanks for the video and it was straight forward and even included the importance of BRAKES. Now I'm ready to fix my brake line, as it had to be sawed off due to the fitting becoming one with the caliper and I replaced the 19 yr. old caliper.

[@repairs101]

Daniel Rynberg I've seen that happen many times - usually try pre soaking with penetrating oil the night before and using flare nut wrenches but sometimes they're so far gone it's a joke. Good luck and thanks for commenting!

[@WelderPaul]

This reminds me if watching PBS this old house. Great video

[@repairs101]

Cool, thanks.

[@skylerhaislip5644]

Video is informative but I would have liked to have seen how the end of the tube looked after using the anvil but before actually flaring.

[@ironcityjon]

You Canadians are always so polite.

[@repairs101]

Ummm, sorry?

[@ironcityjon]

Repairs101 Ah, nothing. Weak attempt at humor. Thank you for the video, it was very helpful. I made it through most of my job yesterday, but broke my anvil before the last two flares. I had some single flares on my Jeep that I was replacing (I know they're unsafe, but I had to get it rolling with what I had at the time).

[@repairs101]

Jon McKinnis I caught the humor and attempted to add my own (apologizing for being polite?) but thanks for that. PS: good luck with your Jeep. I know what it's like to have to do what you have to do. PPS: I know a lot of CDNs and they're not all polite. Especially in traffic.

[@kaylahallaire7337]

This guy sounds like the Bob Ross of automotive

[@fosterdickerson9599]

I'm dead😂 he does.

[@fearfullymade82]

Stop making fun of people!

[@JohnSmith-bt6ou]

Best double flaring video I could find on the interwebs ... nice job bro. I've been doing it wrong for years :)

[@memorycdrew]

Fantastic video, never done this before, but I'm now ready for the challenge. I thank you.

[@davetipper6862]

Thanks man! Truck drove all the way home!

[@repairs101]

Glad I could help

[@69indian70]

Excellent tutorial. You included a couple of pointers I did not see in other videos on this subject.

[@ganjasmoke21]

You made it look way easier than it actually is!

[@shoestringeng6473]

Gear informative how to video! Did flares my whole life but only 1 or two doubles so I always need a refresh, this was AAA+ how to vid thank you and keep them coming. I would give you an Emmy for how well you did and filmed this video! Note: hard to find just anvil when you already have flaring kit. To the best of my knowledge you can't generally buy just the anvil, so you can get a discount set and use with your good flaring tool set or ask a local mechanic to borrow the part if you are only going to do it once. Some auto parts stores will loan yo the tool also.

[@repairs101]

Thanks Shoestring!

[@stupedrandomname]

Thank you! That was exactly what I needed to see. Was concise and your use of correct terms for the process was very welcome to my ears. Nice to learn something the right way. I appreciate your time. Thanks again. You got a new subscriber.

[@repairs101]

Glad it helped!

[@mikeconnelly7032]

That’s a perfect flare!!

[@davidg5704]

Thanks for the refresher course. Nicely demonstrated 👏

[@repairs101]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helgeheger-dahlen1964]

Thank u for posting a very informative video. After seeing this u cant go wrong!

[@repairs101]

Thanks for commenting. I'm always happy to hear that people like what I'm producing.

[@123hikick]

thank you. best automotive home-shop diy video I have seen. Easy to follow and understand. nice steady camera work.

[@trackhoe23]

Thanks! I was wondering how this was done. I plan to replumb the brake system on an old truck soon.

[@repairs101]

Glad I could help. Thanks for commenting!

[@fahrtautorc1795]

I've searched and searched and finally find this video, one of the only sources I can find thaqt explains how far out of the tooling to stick the line. Turns out I've been going about it the right way this whole time, yet no double flare. Looks like replacing 3 ft of line just turned into replacing the whole thing with pre-flared pieces :(

[@danieltrocino4417]

very impressed with the quality of your videos. you just got another subscriber!

[@repairs101]

+Daniel Trocino - Thanks Daniel!

[@hanx9970]

Super helpful, this helps my next lab homework, will be getting pretty decent mark on that. Thank you for the instruction.

[@repairs101]

Cool just don't rely on KZbin - cross reference against other sources!

[@hankreardon6998]

Excellent video. Now I know what I've been doing wrong! Never knew about the pre chamfer part......

[@repairs101]

Glad I could help!

[@garysmart1]

you are the best simple and understandble

[@repairs101]

GAR A Thanks!

[@WOOODYII2]

Best flare video I have ever seen!!!! Thank you very much for such a great video!!

[@repairs101]

+WOOODYII2 - Thanks! Always glad to share what I've learned. (And all modesty aside I've made dozens of great videos. Have a look!) Thanks for commenting!

[@johnwindham4991]

Great job, better than the others I watched.

[@repairs101]

Thanks, John.

[@nommy11]

i made a few brake lines for the trucks and works a treet very well done

[@Jursaw]

This video couldn't have been better. Thanks a lot!

[@repairs101]

+Jursaw - This comment couldn't have been better. Thanks a lot!

[@kugmyster]

Great video and close ups..... Going to do mine today... Thanks!

[@repairs101]

Thanks and good luck!

[@ledenraad]

An excellent clear and understandable video . I thank you !

[@dirt3800]

A True Craftsman.

[@greggo502]

Nice Job! No BS and right to the point. Very well done sir

[@josephwilson729]

Great video, it was very informative. Thanks for taking the time out to make it!

[@repairs101]

+Joseph Wilson - Thanks for taking the time out to comment!

[@gbodyjake4354]

Nice video man thank you so much! You just saved me so much headache

[@stevelipofsky6294]

Thanks for the fast reply! I may not have described the line correctly. Here's the description from AutoZone: Domestic/Import Premium nickel-copper brake line coil does not rust or corrode & bends 58% easier than steel tubing. OE on many european vehicles.

[@repairs101]

Steve Lipofsky I honestly can't recall ever using that product. Maybe ask ETCG or ScottyKilmer, they're more likely to have used it (I am primarily a boat mechanic but with many years on HD equipment like forklifts and cranes).

[@niclastjarnefalk6475]

This is just what I needed! Very informative, thank You!!!

[@repairs101]

Glad I could help!

[@Dan_Mk2]

Thanks alot, very clear instructions ! Will be doing some break lines this weekend !

[@richardwillis2928]

Great video good detail and explanation. I am just about to attempt this job on my Vauxhall vectra elite wish me luck and thank you for your videos Richard Oxford England

[@repairs101]

Good luck!

[@user-qz1ec1po6r]

Great video!! I am a first timer and thought I had them until I got leaks.

[@repairs101]

Glad I could help!

[@MX0u812]

Great video. Detailed and to the point.

[@repairs101]

I will definitely put that on my production schedule. (But it may take a while before I get it made.)

[@stevehannen]

I'd like to say thanks too, this will definitely help me!

[@repairs101]

Right on! Thanks for commenting!

[@snippits75]

Very good video! Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@repairs101]

:)

[@repairs101]

That's a sweet ride. Glad I could help out. Good luck!

[@HoustonR6ryda]

thanks for that excellent demonstration

[@mtbracingteam]

That was loud n clear! thank you for the info!

[@repairs101]

mtbracingteam Just glad to be a part of the team!

[@zhoedreamzdesignz5066]

Thanks alot for this video! im actually working on my break lines right now

[@repairs101]

Happy to help! Good luck!

[@zhoedreamzdesignz5066]

I came into on problem I cant flair the old breakline at all. but I'm going to just put all new breaklines on.

[@pyryraunio3360]

Thank you you saved my Saabs brake lines! :)

[@repairs101]

Always happy to help!

[@blackjesus9687]

Chances are, I may have had a hand in on making your flaring tool. I worked at a machine shop called Dowley Manufacturing for quite a few years and we made them for snap on blue point mac and several other names

[@repairs101]

Cool!

[@duubtuub3071]

I was going to ask if this could be done on-the-vehicle, to replace, say, a rusted section, but I predict your answer would be: It depends--on whether there is a suitably long straight section in an area with room enough to be confident that flares can be made well. What would help would be smaller tools to facilitate the chamfering and flaring in a tight space. I'm thinking of a one-size flaring tool and a "cone maker" file or hone that slips over the tubing end to file the chamfer.

[@benjaminwoofter1486]

great video straight to the good stuff! Thanks for putting that together

[@223calib]

Great job, thank you! Really helped me.

[@davidgoliath7345]

VERY NICE! best job ive seen while looking for this info! Thanks!

[@tomhoufer6071]

Great video. Thanx for taking the time to share

[@repairs101]

Tom Houfer Thanks for commenting!

[@tr4head]

Nice video. My prefab brakeline kit had brass fittings. I cant believe they would provide a dangerous fitting?? I dont think I have seen fittings that were not brass. I think brass may be better since it is softer than aluminum (like a master cylinder casting) and that crossthreading won't ruin the piece its going into.

[@ronaldsteveson76]

What a great explanation! Thanks

[@repairs101]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cedricpidde9314]

I wish would’ve known about chamfering and squaring up the line like this years ago would’ve saved me a lot of time and swearing

[@repairs101]

Makes the difference between random hack jobs that may leak and a perfect flare every time.

[@Reparaturkanal]

This is the first good brake flaring video I've seen on here. I've done it before, and it worked, but wanted to be sure, that I'm doing it right on the vehicle I'm restoring. So, you're Canadian? Maybe you can tell me if my Canadian made 1990 Dodge Caravan has single or double flares?

[@atcmadness4351]

I'm impressed, this is a great tutorial video, thank you!

[@bestpathfinder]

Best video so far! Thank you!!!

[@JohnLee-ln6no]

WOW ... tube flaring pioneer

[@johngraham8052]

Good demonstration, thanks.

[@repairs101]

+John Graham - Rock on John! Thanks for commenting!

[@KevinMLloyd]

Thanks a bunch. Well explained

[@repairs101]

+Kevin M. Lloyd - Rock on!

[@repairs101]

Please check out some of my other how-to videos, I do my best to provide high quality close up pix for demonstrations. Thanks for commenting!

[@davidgopaul8053]

You are simply great Very well done

[@charlesbarr3561]

yeah, that was fantastic. outstanding training video. 👍

[@repairs101]

Thanks Charles!

[@jasonpoole2093]

Hey, man, when did you leave Mythbusters? j/k, good video!

[@repairs101]

+Jason Poole :)

[@nickjohnson3301]

Awesome! Thanks! Hopefully this brake line attempt goes better than my last $1,600 failure >_

[@repairs101]

+Nick Johnson - good luck!

[@trdsupra88]

thanks for the high detail video. Very helpful!

[@archaosy]

Thank you very much! Very well explained!

[@repairs101]

:)

[@Omar-mv5gs]

Are you that guy (Adam) from the myth busters show? I like your show.

[@repairs101]

+mitchell b - He is Adam Savage. I am Steve, civilized.

[@josephrago6355]

I have boogered up about 10 feet of tubing. Tonight I give this a try. I think the outside bevel is going to do the trick along with flat filing the top level. Here goes nothing ...........

[@repairs101]

Hope that went well for you. I used to have a heck of a time with them because I didn't know to chamfer and level the end and I had a cheap flaring kit and didn't think it made any difference.