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Brake Tube Flaring

STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE TUBE FLARING
A preformed metal brake tube is recommended and preferred for all repairs. However, double-wall steel tube can be used for emergency repair when factory replacement parts are not readily available.

Inverted Flare And ISO Flare:





Special bending tools are needed to avoid kinking or twisting of metal brake tubes. Special flaring tools are needed to make a double inverted flare or ISO flare.