007 Brake Line Flaring Tool Directions
Step 1
Before cutting the tube make sure that it is perfectly
straight where you are going to cut it. Cut the tube
with a tubing cutter or fine tooth hacksaw. Prepare the
end of the tube with a fine tooth flat file. First, file the
end of the tube flat and square. Then deburr the
inside of the tubing. Finally, file the outside corner of
the tube at a 45 degree angle. Do not file to a sharp
edge at the ID. If needed flatten the end again with
the file.
Prepared Tube
End
Step 2
Place the correct die block for the tubing being used
as shown into the tool. Make sure the forming die end
of block is facing the punch. Place the correct nut
(pointing the right way) on the prepared tubing. Place
the tubing into the die block even with the end of the
die block.
Placing Die Blocks and
Tube in Tool
Step 3
Place the other half of the die block on top of the first,
again making sure the forming end is facing out. Slide
the die blocks to the rear stops and make sure the
tubing is flush with the end of the die blocks. Swing
gate closed and tighten by hand.
Clamping Die Blocks
in Tool
Step 4
Make sure you have the matching punches for the die
blocks being used. Position the OP1 punch (operation
1) in line with the end of the tubing. Hold the punch
while operating lever to pilot the punch into the
tubing.
Lining Up Punch
Step 5
Once punch is positioned push lever firmly by hand
only. No need to push extremely hard. If it does not
want to flare readily make sure you don't have one of
the die blocks in backwards. This is all that is required
to make a DIN (ISO/bubble) flare.
Repeat this procedure with the OP2 (operation 2)
punch to complete the SAE (double/inverted/45
degree flare). Note that this photo is of the OP2 operation.
Pressing the Flare
Step 6
Open the gate, remove the tubing from the die blocks,
and inspect. Practice making flares with too much
tubing sticking out and too little to see what happens. If
you have too much sticking out or you over press a DIN
flare the punch may stick in the die block. Simply pop
the punch and jaw assembly loose by using a large
screwdriver or wrench to lever it open.
The Completed Flare