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Are you making the correct flare for the application?
I haven’t. Not sure if I should try yet.
Like @Fless has said, there are different types of flares and you need the correct bits for them.
Have any idea where I could find what specific flare I'd need--or what style it is? Might try to go to HF for the correct tool. The one i have only makes 1 style of flare.
 

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As far as what your truck needs, I am unsure. Have you tried Inline Tube for info and availability? Your old original line should match up to one of these pics.


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As far as what your truck needs, I am unsure. Have you tried Inline Tube for info and availability? Your old original line should match up to one of these pics.


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Unfortunately I don't have the old line to compare. I had someone else do it. Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna save those.
I've never heard of Inline Tube. They sell hard line already flared? I still have a roll of brake line i can use, also some compression fittings. I found out the hard way that threads on the fittings aren't all the same.
 

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Unfortunately I don't have the old line to compare. I had someone else do it. Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna save those.
I've never heard of Inline Tube. They sell hard line already flared? I still have a roll of brake line i can use, also some compression fittings. I found out the hard way that threads on the fittings aren't all the same.

I believe, yes, they pre make them and flare them. Look it all up at their site or call them.

When I did the stainless steel transmission cooling lines on my girl's 1990 GMT400, they were pre bent and flared. They also advertise brake lines/hoses.
 

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Unfortunately I don't have the old line to compare. I had someone else do it. Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna save those.
I've never heard of Inline Tube. They sell hard line already flared? I still have a roll of brake line i can use, also some compression fittings. I found out the hard way that threads on the fittings aren't all the same.
Hang in there brother. :console:
 

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I believe, yes, they pre make them and flare them. Look it all up at their site or call them.

When I did the stainless steel transmission cooling lines on my girl's 1990 GMT400, they were pre bent and flared. They also advertise brake lines/hoses.
Wow! What a cool source for brake and fuel lines! Had no idea they were out there. Thanks!
 
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I still haven't had time to look any further into the brake situation. What else would cause a soft pedal that goes almost to the floor?
 

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