Im finally trying to install my line lock kit and came across the instructions to "make sure you double flare the brake line". What exactly is the difference between a single flare and a double flare. As I look at my Hurst installation kit and the Ford front brake line, they look the same, or are they already double flared? Thanks for any info.

 

a single flare is like the end of a trumpet, and a double flare is looks like a mushroom, I think...

 

a single is like a gas line in a home (e.g. for the dryer) just flared out, double flaring will flare out then bend back onto it self, auto parts stores will rent this tool out i did it on my mustang, all brake lines should be double flared....


jim

 

Thanks for the replies, good analogies, now I know that the lines I have are double flared, and I guess Ill add another tool to the collection unless the autoparts store has one for rent.