Thread: Brake line tools

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Just looking for some tools to do my brake and fuel lines. I want stainless and wondered if these would be okay to use:

bender:

http://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIP..._code=RDG44852

flaring tool:

http://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIP..._code=RDG23332

Do I need a tubing cutter also or can I use something else? I assume these will work for fuel lines as well.

Also is it okay to do all AN fittings instead of the double flare, I thought I read you couldn't double flare stainless steel?


Thanks,
Sean

hi sean google imperial eastman much better tubing tools and alot cheaper than granger git the bender with the roller I have both the roler type far better also be aware an fittings ar 37 deg not 45 just trying to help ted

Thanks, I'll check it out. I would like to do AN fittings all around since some of my stuff is already AN.

Oh yea, better make sure of the 37 degrees, almost overlooked that.

Sean

As far as I'm concerned, the Grainger tools are fine - those you show are Rigid brand.

BUT

The bender really isn't heavy duty enough for 3/8 gas line and the flare tool will not do 37 degree single flares for -AN/SS. You just cannot do the 3/8 with that bender, I can guarantee your hands aren't big enough unless you are a retired wrestler

These too are Rigid and are for SS/AN lines and shown is about $150:


The bender shown is for 3/16

You need a separate bender - with long enough handles for 3/8 and larger -

As far as a tubing cutter, get a Rigid with a cutter for hard metals. What you buy in the Big Box stores are for copper and aluminum.

As a suggestion, do your plumbing in regular steel then copy to SS

NO YOU CANNOT DOUBLE FLARE STAINLESS - IT WILL CRACK

Thanks Dave,

Where did you buy those, the only one I can find for 37 is $205 for the Ridgid brand flare tool only:

http://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIP..._code=RDG41162

Sean

Originally Posted by sgo70

Thanks Dave,

Where did you buy those, the only one I can find for 37 is $205 for the Ridgid brand flare tool only:

http://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIP..._code=RDG41162

Sean

They came from Pure Choice but it looks like all they have now are Imperial Eastman - and even more expensive (wow - are they ever!!! ). My 45* set is Imperial and very nice.

Don't buy that $30 POS Speedway sells - it IS a POS. It looks like Summit and Jeg's sell the same POS as well

Sean, while searching around, I found this Rigid #41162 for $106, here is a Rigid 5/16" bender for $67 from the same site.

Mike

Sean, here's a better list of Rigid tube benders for you, including the 3/8" you're looking for, good news, it's cheaper than the 5/16" too.

Mike

sean go to toolsource.com check out 437 fb 470 fh 122fa and 122fa ted

and check out 370fh ted