[DeTomaso] Brake Flaring Tool

[Will Kooiman]

The BrakeQuip tool is the one that I remember reading about.  The K-Tool
works the same way.  I didn't write down the brand (BrakeQuip), so when I
looked for the tool, I saw the K-Tool and bought it.

I guess it just proves once again that the right tool really makes a
difference.

From:  Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
Date:  Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:55 PM
To:  Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>, Pantera List
<detomaso at realbig.com>
Subject:  RE: [DeTomaso] Brake Flaring Tool

I got so frustrated with the crap cheap flaring tools I splurged and
purchased the BrakeQuip BQ350 some time back after conducting an internet
review search. It's not cheap, but it's the only flaring took I expect to
own in my lifetime.

http://www.brakequip.com/tools_ft.html

Julian

> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:15:17 -0500
> From: will.kooiman at gmail.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Brake Flaring Tool
> 
> I recently purchased the K Tool Brake Flaring Tool.
> 
> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KTI-70081/?rtype=10
> 
> I strongly recommend this tool.  Like most people, I have struggled with
> traditional flaring tools.  I gave up years ago on double flares.  I did
> single flares, but I was never happy with the quality.
> 
> The K Tool is a dream.  I didn't have time to play with it very much.  I
> received it in the mail, and then I had to hit the road (still on the road).
> But, the very first thing I tried was a double brake flare.  I did not
> lubricate the fitting, nor did I clean up the tube after cutting (before
> flaring), and it still came out nice and clean.  There was a very small
> scuff.  Other than that, it looked perfect.
> 
> Jack ­ you need to do an article on this tool.  There is a nice video on
> you-tube.
> 
> I don't remember where I heard about this tool.  It might have been this
> list.
> 
> I bought mine from Summit for about $200. That's a lot for a flaring tool,
> but I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
> 
> 
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