Understanding the differences between Single flare, Double flare, Bubble flare, and the associated fittings used with brake lines.
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@bluemax2293 жыл бұрын
I've watched at least 75 videos on brake lines, forming, double and bubble flares, etc. Quite a few have erroneous information. THIS video is complete and accurate, and contains information about little nuances that are found no where else. Well done!!
@BourneAccident3 жыл бұрын
This is the best brake line instructional video on KZfaq. No doubt. One note: In the "rust belt states" gravel guards tend to hold road salt solutions and road silt making the lines rot very quickly. I would only use gravel guard on stainless or the copper/nickel lines. Thanks for making this video. It's a "Jim Dandy" for sure.
@kelvenguard6 жыл бұрын
you need to RENAME this video.... to teach everyone what you have learned and you are a AWESOME teacher
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@Kian Leon Instablaster =)
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@raidenmaurice35522 жыл бұрын
@Kian Leon Glad I could help =)
@dhillis10005 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! working on a 97 firebird front to back brakelines. Your video the most helpful concise and informative. I went from confused - angry - despairing to informed and enlightened. Keep up the great work !!
@ADDJT4 жыл бұрын
Jim, the video is one of the best brake line fitting break downs I’ve ever watched. You should update your video title to some how catch the attention of ALL viewers who are interested in brake lines repairs/replacements. Your title isn’t doing your knowledge sharing justice! Once again thank you for your amazing work.
@maggaman1603 Жыл бұрын
You were right I've been binging on breakline videos and your video was extremely informative on making the different type of flares and fittings. You give me confidence my friend. Thank you.
@Ally.MacMillan2 ай бұрын
Brilliantly put together and explained, so many videos out there with mistakes and incorrect terminology, this one stands out. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to produce this, you will save many people lots of grief 👍
@scorpio7five5 жыл бұрын
By far the best video on flaring. Full details provided. Great work. Thank you.
@AndrewMoizer Жыл бұрын
If I'd found (well YT search had recommended) this video sooner it would have saved me a whole bunch of time getting dribs and drabs of the story from other places. Thanks for putting this all together.
@58765264 ай бұрын
The most comprehensive brakepipe video I have seen on KZfaq, great stuff thanks😊
@River_Miles Жыл бұрын
Jim Dandy to the rescue, go Jim Dany, Go Jim Dandy! This video was extremely helpful for me to determine if I was going the right route for creating my own replacement brake line for an American/Japanese mix vehicle that appears to have M10x1.0 fittings on both ends, but one having the extended tip. You covered it all.
@Dave-ty2qp5 жыл бұрын
Best and most inclusive video on KZfaq about brake line repair. Thanks Jim.
@joewilkinson35112 жыл бұрын
Jim Dandy! Thank you sir. The most comprehensive and complete brake fitting guide I've come across. Your insturcuction is beyond reproach. I've been searching the web for tutuorial just like this as I tackle, for the 1st time, a few rusted brake line junctions on a '01 4Runner. Not sure that I've ever commented on a video before but felt on the slim chance you might read this, a gracious thanks hurled your way through the digital ether might represent my gratitute. take care and keep up the good work!
@eananstrain6817 Жыл бұрын
This is without a doubt the most comprehensive, informative, useful, thoughtful and interesting video on brake lines I've seen amonst the hundreds of other offerings on youtube. Thanks for posting. Anyone reading this; stop reading this comment and go watch the video instead
@BrielleandCarissa5 жыл бұрын
Best video on different types of flares. CHRYSTAL great job thanks for passing on the knowledge it helped me fix my C300 rusted brake lines
@dwightjtaylor4 жыл бұрын
This video should be viewed by all "do it yourselfers" who plan to replace brake lines. After I gave the make, model, and year of the vehicle I was working on, the local auto parts store sold me an inverted flare brake line instead of the bubble type I found after removing the corroded line from my vehicle. I didn't understand the difference before I viewed Jim's video, thanks Jim.
@williamfabiano5435 жыл бұрын
Jim, your a smart man. You saved my ass. Learned from you and I thank you for your valuable information you've shared. Thank you!
@infoelekblog96884 жыл бұрын
As you said at the beginning, there is a lot of other footages that show how to use the tools - I'm really happy you made this video and explain what those other clips were missing.
@ROGUESPIRIT_4 жыл бұрын
Used a single flare on a hydro brake and air always gets in, I did so much research and no one else ever brought that up... Now I know how to fix my problem. Thank you.
@mikee2398Ай бұрын
Super informative video. Everything condensed nicely.
@garygraham4167 жыл бұрын
Excellent, excellent tutorial. Very complete. Really helped me and I have a lot of brake line bending and flaring experience. Thanks so much.
@dellirl4 жыл бұрын
Definitely should rename the video, it's very useful. Watching this one video has been more useful than watching 10+ others
@jgoncrzy41762 жыл бұрын
I just got done replacing about 4 feet of corroded line in my 98’ Acura Integra. Fingers crossed that this will do the trick and that I will be safe out on the road. I’ll be bleeding my lines next and then taking it out on a test run. Great video. Makes me feel confident that I did exactly what needed to be done.
@fire77655 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your effort bringing us the information.
@summerfox92922 жыл бұрын
The complete information, finally after watching a bunch of videos. This man has all the especifics. Thank you
@qrsimon5 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled onto this video wich will help allot when flaring my first brakeline tommorrow. Thanks!
@CatmanFS6 жыл бұрын
man i watched this whole video and learned so much and finally solved he whole double/bubble flare , fittings, etc. Watched it a second time to subscribe and like the video and when you said I learned all this in the last... cpl days, I laughed so hard. Excellent video, as good as a professional instructional video and way cooler.
@johnbower5 жыл бұрын
Jim you could not have explained that any better, it is obvious from seeing other videos there are a lot of people out there who do not realize there are different flares for different fittings, thank you for your very helpful video.
@peterberbee5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I like the reference drawings showing the standards.
@fidelrodriguez65684 жыл бұрын
Execellent Instructions On The Mechanics Of Flaring. Kudos To You, You Are The Flaring King! Thanks...
@Born_Stellar3 ай бұрын
I used an SAE tool to make DIN bubble flares because I couldn't wait for the proper tool to arrive. I wouldn't try it with steel but I think its okay because I was using nicopp with steel fittings. Good video, wish I watched before I needed new brake lines!
@izzzzzz65 жыл бұрын
finally an explanation. Seems many people are mixing up the nuts and flare terminations
@izzzzzz65 жыл бұрын
So can i use a bubble flare as a male and mate it with a double flared end with a female nut? Some eurocars have this as standard but i can't find a video on how to make the different ends up.
@rickeyb.90724 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! I enjoyed your well laid informative video regarding the details on brake flaring in general. Thank you sir!
@rafacbr95 жыл бұрын
Cristal clear information. The best video i´ve found. Thanks for sharing!
@sfitz-rp4du5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. Helpful to understand the task at hand.
@joshuapruden64976 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you for posting this! Learned something today!
@halleffect14 жыл бұрын
great video. thanks for taking the time to learn about this and present it so well.
@williamallen28176 жыл бұрын
Should of watched this video, before I got started buying parts, thanks Jim for your " GREAT" info video !
@tonyjcool53146 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the details on the differences in lines.
@AMan-cc1sb7 жыл бұрын
The best vid so far on the subject, good for problem solving
@AMan-cc1sb7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@alant57573 жыл бұрын
Very good video. I rebuilt automatic transmissions in the 1980s and I had a flare many times for automatic transmission coolant lines. At least at that time we ONLY did double flares on the transmission lines.
@godfrey_of_america4 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on the subject. Thank you so much.
@rayhewitt4688 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video the guy knows what he's talking about thank you
@pirulito11059 ай бұрын
Top quality video , thank you from Bath, England.
@gcphotographers-channel Жыл бұрын
Great video and clarifies my ignorance. Thank you for sharing.
@tw0million4 жыл бұрын
for the sake of accuracy - 3/16" is actually 4.76mm which is why we can easily substitute it for metric 4.75mm line. Other than that, great video!
@thisisyourcaptainspeaking22594 жыл бұрын
4.76 is actually 3/16 and this I'm sure bugs metric fans to no end b/c they have no concept of fractions.
@randyb33474 жыл бұрын
Just the info I was looking for, thanks!!
@TheNickyboy356 жыл бұрын
A very informative well presented video thank you.
@archieacevedo29554 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great information and just saved me some time.
@thwaller4955 Жыл бұрын
Very nice video, especially for learning the process in just a few days. Happy to see you commented on using the proper flaring tool, the ISO/DIN bubble cannot be made properly using the SAE tool. Close, sure, not not correct and they often will leak. Not worth the risk.
@billsmith22122 жыл бұрын
Having owned older vehicles from the 1980's , this is great to update my knowledge . I have been lucky to use lines with fittings and unions . L
@johngalv92883 жыл бұрын
Great video! I've been researching youtube the last 2 wks and checking tools needed. My manuals don't identify which lines are brake, transmission cooler or gas lines. I haven't been able to find any good diagrams for 2003 Durango 4.7L so, I'll keep searching for that info. thanks for the video! ps. brake lines are easy to identity since they go to the brakes, same with transmission. the others... vapor/fuel lines and emissions lines I'll have to get down and dirty!
@Mr2004MCSS2 жыл бұрын
I just had to replace a hard line on the rear of my 92 Cavalier and it used a bubble flare on the two connections that I had to take apart. Good video.
@thisisyourcaptainspeaking22594 жыл бұрын
Great video! I've noticed OEM's have used a female flare nut with a male bubble nut rather than a union, this results in roughly half the chance for a leak! The female flare nuts are near impossible to find though. I agree if you need a bubble flare, definitely use the correct tool!
@steveky78294 жыл бұрын
Two things, 1. Old Land Rovers use a bubble flare, I have a 1967 2a, and had a heck of a time finding the correct fittings and information on the flare differences. 2. several people on KZfaq have directions for making a bubble flare with a double flare kit, they recommend using the die on the flat, not the countersunk side to get the flat surface you need. But I like you, bought the bubble flare kit, so I can be sure the flares are properly made. The reason all manufactures went to the bubble flare, is it is supposed to handle higher pressure with a wider safety margin. Also ISO European and Japanese bubble flare fittings are made differently, look closely before substituting.
@arthurfricchione81195 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very informative and useful information. Best I have seen. New subscriber and will be following. Thanks for the info Artie 👍👍👍
@georgespangler15175 жыл бұрын
I turned my double flare jig to flat side and did only first step of double flaring, and I get the bubble flare profile and it works well.But thanks, very good information.
@stellarv56896 жыл бұрын
..I have a dragging brake piston and the steel line is corroded. I will have to replace everything. Didn't know about the single flare, double flare difference. This information is gold : )
@jimdandy64726 жыл бұрын
A single flare is made by simply pushing a cone into a piece of tubing thus the wall thickness is the same as the tube wall thickness. Single flare is for low pressure line transmission lines. With a double flare you smash the tubing into a gig that rolls the tube into like a bubble, and then you push the cone into it which creates a double wall thickness. Double flare is a "must" for brakes, but some people get away with a single flare, but it's like not wearing seatbelts, it works until it doesn't and then it's bad. The bubble flare seems to be the most common now days. It requires a special gig (ISO metric bubble), but creates a double wall thickness like the double flare. You can fake a bubble flare with a standard double flare kit, but it's not the right way to do it. Double flare kits are in every autoparts store, but the bubble flare kits are harder to find. It should be the other way around now days, but .....
@lucasklaas6281 Жыл бұрын
I work at TI automotive this is so helpful We make brake lines and fuel pipes and fuel tanks for Mercedes’
@broomad5 жыл бұрын
Superb video Jim - thank you
@nathanjohnson37902 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Job Sir!! Thanks For SHARING!!!!!
@Passionate7476 жыл бұрын
Excellent video very well explained.
@shumanrotula76972 жыл бұрын
Best video ever, Big Thank you, now I know what I need for my car!
@Mrualreadyknow834 жыл бұрын
Great informational video.. best one yet..
@marsv7777 Жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen. Great job.
@trebucketz7526 жыл бұрын
thank you!!! I laughed at the forgotten nut. I had a similar issue last night. Welded a clevis onto Master Cylinder rod, forgot the retaining plate. Then almost forgot the rubber boot.
@workingshlub88614 жыл бұрын
great info...i was going crazy trying to find the right sizes..
@td1vu6 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Excellent video.
@sandymilne2243 жыл бұрын
Well done. VERY clearly explained. Thanks.
@lassediscovers18134 жыл бұрын
Best video out there! Thanks!
@user-wu5og5fe9m5 жыл бұрын
Great info! You just solved my probleo. My master cylinder fits abubble flare where as the rest of my yj fits adouble flare. Thanks!
@gibledipog81082 жыл бұрын
years late but great video! Very educational !
@mechanicandskills72156 жыл бұрын
The Very Best Video on brakes Ever
@miriamvivo42795 жыл бұрын
Very in depth and helpful thanks
@rosasj.r45976 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot !! Very good video👌👌
@wheatonna5 жыл бұрын
Great job on this. Thank you.
@catsoandahalf4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Jim Dandy to the Rescue!
@glasswipe20595 жыл бұрын
Great explanations...thank you!!
@user-bq2mv8gk6x8 ай бұрын
Best brake line/fittings video I've found after HOURS of searching. Thanks for being so thorough!
@SuperSultanTv2 жыл бұрын
This is the Best video out here
@Denny_E_Lee75756 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial!!!
@morsecodereviews15535 жыл бұрын
Perfect, I was wondering if the bubble flair needed different fittings.
@SevenSixTwo20127 жыл бұрын
Very good video, thank you! It explained one main thing I wanted to know, but wasn't able to find info on: can a double flare kit "simulate" a bubble flare if you're in a pinch. Apparently it can. That being said, I'll still buy the proper kits for both. :)
@jimmyschmidt146 жыл бұрын
I wanted to know can a double flare kit "simulate" a bubble flare :)
@pauls57456 жыл бұрын
especially useful video! when buying a used car the brake lines might have been redone before and no guarantee it has the same type of flare on each side
@bushyboy83762 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very educational!
@bassplayer360mike3 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome man!!! Thank you
@Michael-uo4jj4 жыл бұрын
great video lots of information
@alexxvolchok4 ай бұрын
Very informative video, thank you 🙏
@jjJackson014 жыл бұрын
thank you. this was of great help.
@emilyjust1189 Жыл бұрын
Great video Helped me a lot Ty
@jeepgarage7 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing info,
@machinationu7 жыл бұрын
That was a good Video, thanks! my 97 dakota has both SAE and ISO fittings (on same line!) and with the rust the 12mm hex is 11.5 mm rust removed 1/2 mm more or less. 10x1mm 12x1mm and any thing they had.. very disappointed with Dodge, and the brake line people that have the very thin Hex flats making rounding easy. All line are 3/16 but thread hex OD's are not, that's the last time I buy this product. You would think that brake lines should be the longest lasting system for safety.. Even Electric cars need them. But my 31" Baja tires out lasted both the engine oil pan and brake lines. Even the Transmission pan had a hole on the flange, both the pans bolts had to be replace due to improper protection. Here you need 32- 5/16NC 5/8" long of course non-standard in stainless locally or a 3/4 long with a 4mm thick SS washer (14) on Transmission pan. Then it's the same as OEM bolt length. a 30 sec job could be hours...
@vernondawson386 жыл бұрын
such good video many thanks
@alviney51382 жыл бұрын
really well done video - thank you
@Ander12004 жыл бұрын
Super Video Danke, ich kann zwar kein Endlich aber die Bilder sagen alles !!! 👍👍👍 WÄRE schön mit einem Deutschen Untertitel 👍
@Goremesh3 жыл бұрын
Ich bin Schwedisch, aber hat in Schule Deutsch studieren (aber viele Jahren hat passiert). Ich finde Dein kommentar wunderbar! Bilden sagen alles.