Pandahatch

I'm in the process of relocating my proportioning valve and have everything done except for the rear lines. I wanted adapt 3AN Earl's line to the existing rear brake lines but I'm running into a problem flaring the lines. Everytime I try to flare it with the double flaring tool, it just pushes the line through the clamp. Is there a trick to this or am I screwed having to run all new rear lines. Thanks.

Pandahatch

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suspendedHatch

Flaring hard lines is a true pain in the ***. I'd rather replace the whole **** with SS braided. Good luck.

Take it to a shop that does a lot of old car restorations. They do those hard lines all the time.

Pandahatch

Yes it is. Is there a special tool that can do it besides a regular double flare hand tool?

JCTyler

I'm trying to do my lines myself and have had no luck with ths tool for making the double flare. It is a Titan 51535 3/16 in. Double Flaring Tool, after seeing the positive reviews and how easy the tool is to use. I followed instructions and made 4 flare attempts, all lobisded failures. Has anyone else tried this?