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I just though of another question. If I do not remove the fittings from the very ends, and just cut out a section, what do I use to join the two flare nut fittings that will be on both ends, since the unions are not recommended?
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Originally Posted by bandit
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I just though of another question. If I do not remove the fittings from the very ends, and just cut out a section, what do I use to join the two flare nut fittings that will be on both ends, since the unions are not recommended?
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Brake line sections, complete with flares and nuts on both ends are available in a number of lengths, up to 60" I believe, at your local parts store. They should also have a flare tool (I don't know if they lend them or not) that you can buy to make the flared ends.
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Originally Posted by lash
Brake line sections, complete with flares and nuts on both ends are available in a number of lengths, up to 60" I believe, at your local parts store. They should also have a flare tool (I don't know if they lend them or not) that you can buy to make the flared ends.
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I have not worked with the bubble flare, but for the double flare, you just use a double flare union at each end of the repair piece. Cut the pipe, slip on the nut, form the double flare, attach union, attach repair piece. Same on the other end. You need to think ahead on where to cut because you need room to bend the old line enough to work the flaring tool - short runs are hard to bend without kinking. Don't forget to add the distance for the unions too. The unions need to be the right ones for the flare style you are using. A double flare seals on the concave surface you form on the end of the pipe and mates with a matching convex sealing surface in each side of the union. Give some thought on re-using line clamps too, to keep the new line tightly attached and out of harm'* way.
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Thanks Bill. I'll look for those double flare unions. I have every tool except the flaring tool. I can't justify buying it though for one small section so hopefully I'll find a place that will rent it to me for a few hours. I have thought about where I will cut it, and I think it will work out fine. I'll hope for the best.
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