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Double Flare Or Single Flare In Brake Lines

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Brislin06, Nov 6, 2018.

  1. Brislin06

    Brislin06 Member

    I’m starting to re do some of the brake lines and replace the master cylinder on my 69 cj5. My question is would you Guys suggest a single flare or double flare on the brake lines.I know in years past I have single flared many brake lines with no problem. Also should I make a few “coils” in the lines between the master cylinder and the distribution block?
     
  2. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    Double
     
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  3. TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

    The coils are to allow movement and flex between a body/firewall mounted MC and frame mounted brake lines. A 69 should have a frame mounted MC (if original), this makes the coils unnecessary as it is all mounted to the frame.
     
  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yes, but false logic.
    The single-flare guys who did have a problem aren't here to tell us about it.

    Double flaring is not that hard. With a very basic hand tool I can do a double flare in four minutes.
     
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  5. Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Double flare. Blow some coin and get a quality flare tool.
     
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  6. Brislin06

    Brislin06 Member

    Thanks for the advice guys!Double flare it is I bought one today
     
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  7. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Double flare. Cupronickel line.
     
  8. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Preparation of the line is key. Bad prep=bad flare.
     
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  9. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yes. Especially chamfering both ID and OD.