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Date:         Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:50:08 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
In-Reply-To:  <47CD4F70.3010201@comcast.net>
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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 >> >> >>


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