Is brake line flaring difficult?

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Looks good from here. As long as it's centered and concentric.

 

[Curious Hound]

I'd use it.

 

[Paisano]

ok

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Looks beautiful

 

[Paisano]

I'll see if I can get this done this weekend.

Not sure why I get a perfect flare.....then the next is slightly deeper and a bit 'bowl' shaped ?

 

[Paisano]

I think the cause of the occasional bowl shaped deeper flare is not tightening the punch until it's completely flush with the tool base.
I was being cautious not to screw the punch down too tight........and maybe 1/2 to 3/4 final turn of screw being missed.

My flared tube can stand on its end unassisted on a table. I guess that's a good sign.

 

[Paisano]

I was multi-tasking this weekend and didn't finish.

I did get the new brake line extended under the truck along the frame. It's in place right next to the original brake line still in use. It was kind of difficult. I'm glad I used excess brake line. Because one of the fittings is wrong, and I have to cut off the end and re-flare the tube.

 

[Paisano]

By the way, the reason I am installing the brake line is to remove the rear ABS valve and bypass it altogether. It will be a continuous brake line from master cylinder to brake line junction over rear axle. It has been disconnected from the module for a long time anyway. I don't like rear ABS. The valve breaks...is expensive to replace....and it doesn't distribute fluid in correct proportions. I adjusted my braking style with it disconnected. Plus, It might be causing a brake pedal vibration.

Will the rear braking be more sensitive with less pedal travel, with that rear ABS valve gone, and replaced with that straight thru brake line?