Here in Wisconsin you are not allowed to use compression fitting on your
brake lines and automotive supply stores are not allowed to sell 3/16th
compression couplings.

Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carrington, Tom" <TCarrington@RELITECH.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: brake flaring tool

> The "double flare" tool is not what you want to use for the Vanagon. What
> you need is a "bubble flare", which is a different animal.
>
> Want to see the difference? Have a look at:
>
> http://volksweb.relitech.com/brakeln.htm
>
> Regards,
> TomC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul & Becky Oliver
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: 11/4/04 3:56 PM
> Subject: Re: brake flaring tool
>
> A great source for good but "cheap" tools, Harbor Frieght Tools
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/
>
> double flare tool is under 20 bucks,
> Paul
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "patrick" <appin@DISTRIBUTEL.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 5:37 AM
> Subject: brake flaring tool
>
>
> I have no idea what to call it but I hope brake flaring tool will
> suffice.
> Anyways, I need one that will do the brake lines on my 85 westy. If
> anybody
> has an extra one or knows of a good source for a new one please let me
> know.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Patrick Bishop, appin Ont, 85 westy