Fabricating brake lines isn't rocket science. A bend, a flare, and a couple fasteners are really all it takes. But if you've even tried to bend a tight radius or make double inverted flares on ...

Generally, when we make the perfect flare using the kind of double flare tool, you're talking about how we forgot to put the flare nut on the line the first time and must then do it twice.

Also left to do was plumb the brake system, so we go over the materials and tools to use to build brake lines, and also show how to create a perfect inverted or double flare with inexpensive tools.

Making your own brake lines might sound scary, but with this tool, it's a breeze. Add a flaring tool to your arsenal to take your DIY skills to the next level.

Fluid-line tubing aka hard-line forms a critical link in most cars fuel and brake systems. Disc-brake conversions, carb and intake swaps, or damage caused by everyday wear and tear may require ...

Our own David Tracy used one of these in his helpful guide in replacing rusty brake lines. The cool thing is that flare nut wrenches are great for more than just power steering and brake lines.