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Benn
17-05-16, 06:06 PM
Im fitting bulk head brake line fittings. These have a male thread, so the line needs a female style flair? Or does it still use a male style flair?

What im working with...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/IMAG1715_zpsqqrddzgj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Crap/IMAG1715_zpsqqrddzgj.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/IMAG1716_zpseacrfbhx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Crap/IMAG1716_zpseacrfbhx.jpg.html)

Left hand flair bit is what i use for the male end flair...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/IMAG1717_zpsbhhkwq5y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Crap/IMAG1717_zpsbhhkwq5y.jpg.html)
House
17-05-16, 07:08 PM
Mate, I had no end of issue with this!! But got it sorted

I used the exact same bulkhead fitting from car builder solutions.

Female union and female flare, on my flaring tool I have to make a male end on the pipe first and then make that into a female flare. I'd hazard a guess yours is the same.
meritlover
17-05-16, 07:10 PM
Some people prefer a 'male end' buy I'm not one to judge.
House
17-05-16, 07:55 PM
Some people prefer a 'male end' buy I'm not one to judge.

3/16 brake pipe is about the right internal diameter for "male end" Mr Lover!!!!!
staggy_gsi
17-05-16, 08:53 PM
The female union requires an 'OP2' flare. So do op 1 first then op 2.
Benn
18-05-16, 12:37 PM
Oh, so i should use both sides to get the right flair on the end? i didn't think of that. Wasn't sure if the other one just opened the end out more.
Southie
18-05-16, 07:37 PM
This might be worth a read Ben:
http://www.eastwood.com/brake_article
staggy_gsi
18-05-16, 08:56 PM
Yeah, if you need an op2, always do op1 first.
Benn
19-05-16, 01:33 PM
This might be worth a read Ben:
http://www.eastwood.com/brake_article

That looks a good site.


Yeah, if you need an op2, always do op1 first.

Thank you, just want i wanted to know. Can crack on tonight now.