Just don't confuse a metric flaring tool, (either 45 or 37 degree), with
waht you really need, a "Bubble" flare. I have the OTC set. Works really
nice.

Dennis

>From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
>Reply-To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
>Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:32:32 -0500
>
>David,
>I bought my tool at NAPA.  Any local auto parts chain store should be
>able to get you one.  Mine was around $100.  If you have an Auto Zone
>they have a nice policy of "loaning" you the tools you need for a job.
>You buy it but if you bring it back in good shape and within a certain
>period of time they will give you all of your money back on it.
>
>I get my fittings from VW along with the metal tubing.  Either of these
>aren't very expensive directly from them.  I have totally redone the
>braking line system of two Vanagons last year.  It is not that bad if
>you have the tool and you prepare the end of the metal line properly.
>
>Hope this helps,
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>www.vanagain.com
>
>
>David Marshall wrote:
>>Where is a good source to find a metric brake line flaring tool and
>>fittings?
>>
>>Thanks in advance!
>>
>>David Marshall
>>
>>
>>http://www.hasenwerk.ca
>>Box 4153, Quesnel BC, Canada V2J 3J2
>>
>>
>>