Mastercool 72475-PRC Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Set – Patented Design – 45° Double & Single Flares, Push Connect, GM Fuel Line, Brake Line – Includes Hydraulic Ram & Mini Tube Cutter

This master cool hydraulic flaring kit is phenomenal! It has so much versatility, makes flares, double flares, push to connect lines and making bubble flares a breeze. Early on when I got the kit, I was very frustrated with the fact that the T-handle does not apply enough clamping force on the dies to prevent the line from sliding out while initiating the hydraulic press portion of the tool. It was highly frustrating to the point where I was about to return the kit. However, I realized that the T-handle is removable (there’s a threaded knurled nut on it) so I removed it and opted to use a 13 mm shallow socket with a flex head ratchet to make sure I get that extra bit of torque to really clamp down the die. That’s the real trick with getting this kit to work. You just have to make sure the clamping dies are really tight, I just couldn’t get them tight enough with the T-handle so I used a 3/8 ratchet with 13mm to snug it just a bit more than you could with the provided T-handle, once I did that the tool worked perfectly! I’m a DIY guy. I’m not even a technician but if I were a technician, I would absolutely buy this kit. It is worth every penny and will pay for itself with one job. Just think about what it would cost you to pay a mechanic to do this type of job on your vehicle. You’re saving a ton of $$$.

Pricey but so good! I've done several brake lines and trans line with this unit and no leaks

Makes creating Flares foolproof. You can make practically any Brake, Trans, Fuel, or Coolant Line. Has almost every die & adapter needed. But doesn't come with the 2 dies & 2 adapters required for some GM model Coolant & maybe a Trans Line. That kit is the 72485. This kit is the 72475.All in all, it's pretty straight forward. As long as you follow the simple directions, you'll have the perfect type bubble/flare & it'll be Leak-Proof Too....Just don't do what I ended up doing. I got side tracked and bought the 72475 Kit. What I should have got was the 72485 Kit. I mean I was actually working on a Pontiac Grand AM, ie GM....I should have just sent this kit back because the time it took trying to see if getting those 4 extra parts through email-messaging the seller took longer than the return policy. So I was left ''Holding The Bag''....Oh well, you learn right.. Still a quality tool & makes life way easier when replacing lines on vehicles.. I'd certainly recommend this product though. Mastercool is actually the best one made so for the investment, you'll be able to make a hell of a lot of lines, the right way, the first time.......

Great tool for doing brake lines!

This is a great tool. Once you take a few practices passes to figure out the method, it is easy to consistently turn out good flares. Especially helpful if you have to work under the car, but I still find it easier if I can make all the flares at the bench. My go-to for making flares and quick-connect fittings.

I tried borrowing the auto-store version, I tried several $30 or so versions but simply could not get it done. The difference with this, for me, is the secure hold it has on the line AND the Hydraulic pump to make the flare. No more holding, turning etc....The only tough part was brake fluid is slipery stuff - and holding onto the tool while upside down was tough.Worth the money (well - after I make a few more brake lines up...)

Nice tool set. Works well.

Very good quality tool. Easy to use