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Old 02-15-2015, 07:25 AM
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Have a hard time getting the bubble formed for a double flare. For the first step the bubble is just not forming so basically I have single flares for brake lines if I do not fix the problem. Not sure what going on unless I am not getting enough tube above the die holder and beveled before pressing it with a die.
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Old 02-15-2015, 08:13 AM
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What type of tubing are you using?
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Old 02-15-2015, 08:58 AM
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Old 02-15-2015, 09:12 AM
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Maybe these will help





Make sure you're using the flared side of the line clamp!






......and the most important part, don't forget to put the gravel guard and flare nut on before flaring.
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Old 02-15-2015, 09:24 AM
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Set up is the same result not so much. I will try again later today. The first photo looks like two lines and has me miffed
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Old 02-15-2015, 09:37 AM
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The first photo looks like two lines and has me miffed


Are you not removing the adapter and finishing the flare with the swivel?
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Old 02-15-2015, 10:02 AM
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I think the step I missed was the chamfer of the tube before going into the die, also I was looking at the first picture via my phone which gave me a different look, no issues with the first pic. I am heading out to try again, thanks
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Old 02-15-2015, 10:11 AM
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I think the step I missed was the chamfer of the tube before going into the die, also I was looking at the first picture via my phone which gave me a different look, no issues with the first pic. I am heading out to try again, thanks
No chamfering.......I cut the line with a wheel type tubing cutter, install the line in the clamp bar using the boss on the adapter to set stick out, install the adapter in the line end, press the double bubble, remove the adapter, and press with the swivel.
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Old 02-15-2015, 06:02 PM
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thanks but I just do not get the thickness around the edges like yours, its not a bubble before I press it one more time with the swivel
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