Shorting brake lines

[Rick Leddon]

I am replacing the brake lines on my Manx buggy. The standard line running to the back, of course, will be 14" to long. I undersand the flare for a VW is not standard and I don't have the right flaring tool. Can a flaring tool be purchased at a reasonable price. What are my options for shorting or making the standard length work. Thanks for any help you guys can give me.

[ckolek]

you need a double flare tool , i bought mine from pep boys and did all my lines myself

[blackthree4me]

the old school way to do it was to make a loop in the line after it comes out of the floor pan in the rear
I thought it was kinda cool so I did it to mine as well
no leaks no problems
blackthree4me

[Rick Leddon]

Hi

Thanks for the advise. I went to AutoZone and they loaned me a double flaring tool. It looks like the flaring tool I remember as a kid, but it has four dies (look like little buttons). I'm guessing I need to use these dies to make the type of flare needed. Can you guys tell me how to use this thing. Also I am planning to reuse my fittings. Can I buy 3/16 brake line in bulk or should I should by the sticks at AutoZone and cut them up. Thanks Rick

[Aquabuggy]

Rick
It would be much easier to get the kit, bend the lines to fit and your done no cutting no flaring.
http://www.aircooledparts.com/proddetai ... D698%2D721

[ckolek]

hey rick secure the line in the block with the line out about 1/8" find the dye that fits inside the line, clamp flaring tool directly over the ceter dye should have a dimple in it,crank the tool and your there

[mkparker]

Try one of these:

How to Flare

Double Flare how to