Brake pipe tool

[Campbell]

Looking for a brake pipe flaring tool for 1/4" pipe that will make the bubble [convex] ends as well as the flare [concave] ends, also need the male and female pipe end nuts that have enough thread to make a decent connection. Problem is that the 1/4" kit seems four times more expensive than other sizes. Just wondered if anyone has experience of this...?

 

[tinman]

would this let you away, on the tool at least.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hand-Hel...h=item28138c79ca:g:4E4AAOSwv9hW3xh6:rk:5:pf:0

 

[Bob c]

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/braking-system-tools#/noFilterApplied

 

[Dry Rot]

Is this any good to you? It does do 1/4" (up to 5/8"?) and I think it does the ends you want. It is rather heavy, used with obvious signs of wear and surface rust but did the job for me. Complete with instructions enclosed.

 

[Mursal]

This is the type we use, its extremely hard to get the formers to catch the pipe, without slipping, click
But it does an excellent job at making the flare both single and double type.
The cheaper one's as you know, wont make the double flare and don't make an over lap on the single.

If you can make the pipe as a single or even have a 2 piece with a joiner and take it to your local mechanic, they will flare it for you.

 

[Campbell]

All looking promising, thanks. Also needs to be small enough to flare pipes already on vehicle in tight places.

 

[Campbell]

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/braking-system-tools#/noFilterApplied

Contacted this supplier, but said it will not do bubble flare type ends.

 

[Ley253]

Have had many pipe flaring tool inflicted on me by various garage owners, and none of the hand held were worth bothering with! One of the worst was Snap On, produced oval pipe and flares, thats when it bothered to grip said pipe! If its quarter metal your working with, cant you find a hydraulic line compression fitting to do the job?
The one I have does quarter, I dont know the maker, but will have a look and let you know.

 

[Campbell]

Good advice thanks. Found one I can borrow tomorrow [hope it works] as I need vehicle back on the road Tuesday am.

 

[Netherfield]

I had a Sykes-pickavant similar to this
https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/hand-to...um=shopping-pla&utm_source=google&brandId=446

Did up to 1/2 inch pipes, replaced loads of steel air pipes on trucks with it, not cheap unless you've a lot of work for it though.

Kunifer pipe as well if you can still find it.

 

[Mursal]

Good your getting sorted ........
Do a few test runs on new pipe, especially if the pipe to be flared is in place on the vehicle.

 

[Ley253]

Cant let you know who made mine, they were ashamed to put their name anywhere!

 

[Derky]

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/section.php/47/1/brake-parts-brake-pipe We use this firm.