Snap-On Brake Line Flaring Tools

Snap-On Tools is a well respected tool company in automotive circles. Manufacturing high quality tools, the company offers lifetime warranties on many of its products. Many mechanics often have to make their own brake lines, and for them Snap-On offers a complete series of brake line flaring tools.

TF5A Double Flaring Tool Set

The TF5A Double Flaring Tool is a complete set of the various tools needed to make flares in soft steel, copper and a variety of other metals. The capacity is from 3/16 to 1/2 inch outside diameter of the tubes. The flare angle is 45 degrees. This tool has the capacity to make double or single flares. A single flare is just the end of the tube spread out, so it looks like a small funnel. A double flare is first a single flare, then the end is folded over and pushed into the funnel. The result is a double sided flare. A carrying case is included, and the suggested retail price is $51.50 as of November 2010.

TF528D Double Flaring Tool Set

The TF528D Double Flaring Tool Set is similar to the TF5A tool set, except it includes a tubing cutter and adapter for various size tubes. It can handle tubing sizes from 3/16 to 1/2 inch. This set is a heavy-duty version of the TF5A. It is designed for professional use, for a mechanic who has to make single and double flares throughout the workday. A carrying case is standard, and this set has a suggested price of $144.

TFM428 Metric Bubble Flaring Tool Set

The TFM428 Metric Bubble Flaring Tool Set is specifically designed for metric brake systems, such as found on imported cars. It makes a "bubble" flare. Instead of the funnel having straight sides, it has curved sides, so it looks like a bubble. This tool can handle tubing sizes from 4.75 to 10 millimeters. The set has a suggested price of $131.