I am in the process of updating the brakes on my 72 Pantera and have heard two different opinions on whether to use 37 degree or 45 degree flares and single or double flare. does anyone have any info about this question.
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Without reading the article ... and thanks Jon ...45 degree double flare is what is correct and you can buy the tool at any autoparts store. a single flare will split because we use non seamless tubing thats used for brake lines in the USA.
You can buy seamless stainless tubing at metal suppliers but it costs big $$. Well it cost big $$ compared to steel brake line anyway. 
You also want to spend a bit of extra money on quality flaring tools. Dont go with the cheap ones or you will very likely regret it by the time you are done. If you decide to go with a 37 degree flare be sure to cut the tubing with a saw or dremel of some sort. The tubing cutters supplied with most kits will deform the tip of the tubing a bit making it more difficult to make a clean flare without lots of deburring. It doesnt matter quite so much on the 45 degreee as you will be folding this part under anyway with the double flare.
Blaine
You also want to spend a bit of extra money on quality flaring tools. Dont go with the cheap ones or you will very likely regret it by the time you are done. If you decide to go with a 37 degree flare be sure to cut the tubing with a saw or dremel of some sort. The tubing cutters supplied with most kits will deform the tip of the tubing a bit making it more difficult to make a clean flare without lots of deburring. It doesnt matter quite so much on the 45 degreee as you will be folding this part under anyway with the double flare.Blaine
...I wouldnt use a dremel or hack saw //because the cut ens up the face. The key to using a tubing cutter on tubing is to go slow a tignten a little at a time and a new cutter wheel.
Seamless SS tubing we use on Instrumentation. There is another product that is called SWADGELOK fittings and they hold a lot of pressure ... but now we are getting into big bucks for brake lines.
Ron
Seamless SS tubing we use on Instrumentation. There is another product that is called SWADGELOK fittings and they hold a lot of pressure ... but now we are getting into big bucks for brake lines.
Ron
Can you tell me more about the Swageloks? Will it work with standard s.s. tubing? I've already installed the main brake/clutch tubing and now the flaring tool I was told will work does not. Cant see buying a $200+ tool I'm going to use once.
I usually use a fine file after cutting with a hacksaw or dremel to smooth the face back down. It usually leaves it burr free as well. You will be using the inside or outside walls of the tubing for sealing anyway. I've just never been partial to tubing cutters especially on stainless.
Blaine
Blaine
swagelok;
http://stores.ebay.com/R-R-Fittings-and-Valves_Swagelok...925748QQftidZ2QQtZkm
This is probably the best, and here is a start.
They use farrells and i've personally used them to past 10,000psi, great stuff
Mark
http://stores.ebay.com/R-R-Fittings-and-Valves_Swagelok...925748QQftidZ2QQtZkm
This is probably the best, and here is a start.
They use farrells and i've personally used them to past 10,000psi, great stuff
Mark
Thanks for the info!