At  12/24/2007 07:48 PM,robert feller wrote:
>So are we stating that I most likly will find the metric line but NOT the
>needed bubble flare at FLAPS? thus I'll need the tool ken mentions
>(expensive) to convert a double flare to a bubble flare?
>
>Again I reference this site for bubble vs. double:
>http://volksweb.relitech.com/brakeln.htm
>
>--
>Shawn Feller
>Ohio
>www.carboncow.com

A flare tool is no real mystery & it does not have to cost a fortune.
Let your fingers do the walking.
You can use the two wrench method and slowly do your kink free bends.
With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I
worked in a brake & front end shop for 5 years in Minnesota), get the
lines and bleed fittings loose first, some quality penetrant is
really important. Depending on the rust new parts might be in order,
broken bleeders can ruin a day.
Best of luck to you this fine Christmas Day.

OTC (OTC4504) Stinger Bubble (I.S.O.) Flaring Tool Kit  $20-$25
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=7725
Designed for crack-free bubble flares on soft steel tubing used in
automotive brake systems. Includes four dies: 4.75, 6, 8, and 10mm
adapters. Forged steel yoke, flaring bar, and all the adapters needed
for ISO bubble flaring. The most economical Bubble flare tool to
date. Housed in a blow-molded storage

Double Flaring Tool Kit - 7 Adapters -$27.50
ToolSource#: 68738
Manufacturer#: 70060
http://www.toolsource.com/double-flaring-tool-adapters-p-68738.html?sourceid=trafficleader
This is a standard double flare kit.

Rob
becida@comcast.net