Shopping new brake Double Flaring tools

[prostreet69cama]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I own this kit AND the 37* flare stuff as well.... as well as a needle bearing "rotary" style 37* flare tool as shown here (spelled EXPENSIVE):

http://www.newmantools.com/imperial/ft5.html

You can not go wrong with the Mastercool stuff...

I also have a few benders and like this brand / style...

Nice set of benders/tools. I used to do alot of tube bending on offshore platforms. I used the Imperial Eastman benders.

Whats the magnifing glass for?? lol

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by prostreet69cama

Whats the magnifing glass for?? lol

To find "it"....

[lhkustoms]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

.... as well as a needle bearing "rotary" style 37* flare tool as shown here (spelled EXPENSIVE):

http://www.newmantools.com/imperial/ft5.html

Greg did you really buy the Imperial 37* flare tool 400-F from newman tools?
You can get the same tool from aircraft spruce for $299 this is by far the cheapest I have found it as most places sell this tool for close to $400
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ringtools1.php

I just purchased this as my old 37* flare tool took a sh**

[GregWeld]

Money is no object....

I have this and the 37* "kit" for the MasterCool hydraulic set up I have...

[lhkustoms]

Greg your a riot

[Sti_Guy]

Just a note Eastwood no longer recommends the Mastercool tool be used with stainless. Seems I wasnt the only one with Die issues.

[Revved]

Originally Posted by Sti_Guy

Just a note Eastwood no longer recommends the Mastercool tool be used with stainless. Seems I wasnt the only one with Die issues.

I think I saw this on one of the other website listings on it as well. I'm going to order the Mastercool kit and the 37* dies today- its down to $308 on Amazon right now.

Never forget when shopping for tools just like these cars we build there is a difference between price and value. Spend a little more for a quality tool and it will last and make you more money in the long run!

[69Camaro]

FYI - the mastertool kit is also used by GM at all Canadian dealers (not sure about the US) as an essential tool, sold through Kent-Moore tools. I've used it many times and it's fantastic on the standard automotive stuff. I haven't had a chance to use it on SS.

[Sti_Guy]

Originally Posted by Revved

I think I saw this on one of the other website listings on it as well. I'm going to order the Mastercool kit and the 37* dies today- its down to $308 on Amazon right now.

Never forget when shopping for tools just like these cars we build there is a difference between price and value. Spend a little more for a quality tool and it will last and make you more money in the long run!

Used the master cool for 37's still dont think it holds a candle to the the Ridgid 41162 that thing is spot on every time and is faster and easier to get lined up EVERYTIME.

[Revved]

I got the mastercool kit and have used it a few times now. It is definately akward when you first start using it. Double flares on standard brake lines have been perfect ever time. Just did some more aluminum fuel lines yesterday and after using the mastercool kit with the 37* dies I did find myself pulling out my imperial 37* tools as it just seemed faster and easier.

I'm obviously missing something (mentally) since I haven't been able to figure out the GM push connect flare. If I used the Silver die marked for GM Push connect with the short line holding die the tool does not have enough throw to compress the line. I use the GM push connect die with the tall line holding die push connect tool for the fuel line fittings the silver die isn't long enough to form the fuel line.

Does anyone know if the GM push connect flare is the same as an A/C line flare?