The ISO flare tool works great- lots of US built
cars use them, too. As for the line, it's the same
size as US cars. I think they call it 4.5 mm,
which is the same as 3/16" (not absolute sure if
the numbers are right, but I do know they are the
same size, just measured with a different ruler).
I've worked on a GM car that had a single line
that had a US double-flare on one end, and and ISO
bubble flare on the other. Took me a while to
realize that, though.
I got both types of flaring kits on E-Bay very
reasonably priced (like about $10 each, if I
remember correctly). Don't know where to get bulk
brake line or fittings, though. What I've done
before is get a 'long' pre-fab line to cut down,
then if I need extra fittings, I buy a couple of
short ones to cut up. Most auto parts places have
the ISO prepared lines. Many also have
'connectors' which are just machined pieces about
an inch long with the female fitting on each end.
They are very, very handy- it's amazing how much
easier it is to put in a piece that has only 4-5
bends than one that has 8-10 bends, and then just
connect them together.
Of course, if you're over my way, you're welcome
to use my flaring tools!
HTH,
glenha :<)
Ken Jones wrote:
> The tool you are referring to would be an ISO (or "Bubble") Flaring
> kit, most well stocked auto parts stores carry these. They should
> also have line in bulk (straight lengths or coils) and the fittings as well.
>
> Ken
>
>
> At 08:09 PM 4/2/2007, you wrote:
>
>>For the longest time, I've wanted the tool that you use to create the unique
>>flare on the end of VW metric brake line as well as the little fittings.
>>This way I could route my brake lines wherever I wanted and always have
>>pieces handy. Does anyone know if bulk metric brake line can be had as well
>>as the fittings and special tool? Thanks.
>>
>>BTW: I ordered front disc brakes for my Super from John at aircooled.net
>>this morning. His opinion is that rear discs on a super are a total waste
>>of money. So I went with his super stopper wheel cylinders and super
>>stopper shoes. We'll see how this works out.
>>
>>Erin
>>
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