The All New, New "What have you done to your Bay today" thread.

Oooh yes please

 

Making brake pipes is very soothing

 

Gah! That's cheating.

 

Needs a bit of practice, but with a decent flaring tool they come out ok. The DIN "bubble flares" seal nicely.

 

This is the one I used. Works just fine. You need the DIN bubble version, not SAE (unless you're doing your old Cortina).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272815053600?hash=item3f850b5b20:g:cIMAAOSw5HJXK4f~

 

Those look good, these are... just no, never ever, complete tat.

 

Absolute junk. The single-handle ones work really well. The "mandrils"? are nicely shaped.

 

Yes it looks like the business end of the Sykes Pickavant one I had. You have to spanner it, I just yanked a lever. Massive price difference at £250 though! Not that I paid that, mine was well used and £40.

 

Another vote for the Trident DIN tool.
Also does steel pipe with ease and zero leaks

 

I use this one. https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637177136/brake-pipe-flaring-tool-kit

 

I've got that one too. Works fine

 

Yup same one here with no complaints

 

Good on you, if you're painting with rustoleum at this temperature it won't be cured until April 14th 2023. Brrr chilly.

 

Ok, it's 20 minutes since I asked a stupid question so it's about time for another.

Would this be suitable for my hydraulic clutch for the Subaru gearbox, are they the same fittings?