OTC 4504 Stinger ISO Bubble Flaring Tool Kit
The OTC Stinger ISO bubble flaring tool kit is designed for crack-free bubble flares on soft steel tubing used in automotive brake systems. The forged yoke is made of heat-treated steel for long life and durability and includes the flaring bar and all the adapters needed for ISO bubble flaring. Comes housed in a blow
The OTC Stinger ISO bubble flaring tool kit is designed for crack-free bubble flares on soft steel tubing used in automotive brake systems. The forged yoke is made of heat-treated steel for long life and durability and includes the flaring bar and all the adapters needed for ISO bubble flaring. Comes housed in a blow molded storage case.
Product Features
- Designed for crack-free bubble flares on soft steel tubing used in automotive brake systems
- Flaring bar and all the adapters needed for ISO bubble flaring
- Forged yoke is made of heat-treated steel
- Includes four dies 4.75 6 8 and 10 mm
- Housed in a blow-molded storage case
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Bubble Flare better than Autozone Double Flare Tool Product works great for the money! How many of you brake shade-tree mechs’ have had to fix brake lines? Here is the QT on brake line flares. Most today are BUBBLE flare [BF] and NOT “DOUBLE FLARE” [DF]–even my 92 Park Ave has metric BUBBLE FLARES. Now if you go to Autozone they will tell you “A Double is a Bubble” [NOT SO] and let you borrow the rental Double Flare Tool…nope…no BUBBLE FLARE tool at Autozone or Advance or O’Reiley!! I am convinced this DF tool exists to sell tubing you will…
Well Made I needed to 6 brake lines,which needed to be bubble flared.I bought the OTC model because the price was very good and OTC has a reputation of making quality products.The 3/16 fitting in the kit fit perfectly and following the instructions [which are on a label on the inside of the kit] I was able to make 12 bubble flares, which came out well.I would advise, to make good flares, 1-cut the brake line so the end is straight 2-chamfer each end slightly 3-use brake fluid or penetrating oil on the…
Good DIY Tool and Fantastic Bargain This is not a pro quality tool, but it is more than adequate for the backyard mechanic. At this price it is an excellent bargain. Just a couple of tips when using this tool: 1) Make certain that the tubing is cut square, and any burs are removed before attempting to flare the end. 2) Lightly lubricate the flaring die before making the flare. All the flares I made turned out nicely, and there were no leaks.Pros: –Price. –Nice clam-shell case. –Well written…