Not disputing your post though just saying i ve never had a single problem with the work hardening you described but i have heard others mention the same problem.
Flaring stainless steel brake lines.
37 degree flaring tool for stainless steel line 144 99 only 13 left in stock order soon.
This is a very nice tool for flaring brake lines off of the vehicle.
Cutting stainless is the tricky part as a standard pipe cutter will work harden the stainless and it will split when to try to flare it.
If you are bending lines and cutting the length for a just right fit be sure to allow enough straight brake line between the end of the line and the be.
Provides smooth uniform flares with minimum effort feed screw handle requires less motion and effort than standard handle flares steel stainless steel hard copper and brass thru wall thickness of 035.
There s no wonder why it s our top pick.
This brake line flaring tool kit is ideal for making flares in 5mm to 2mm metal pipes of all kinds and is made to suit the specifications of the vast majority of vehicles.
Sold by speedway motors and ships from amazon fulfillment.
It s simple and quick to use.
Besides it creates a pristine single double and bubble flares that are guaranteed to exceed your expectations.
If you re looking for the best flaring tool for stainless steel brake lines this tool is the right one.
This is a must as conventional flare tools may distort the flare.
It includes dies of 22mm 27 5mm 34mm 43mm 49mm and 61 5mm.
Rigid makes an awesome flare tool designed for stainless lines.
Custom plumbed every line on my car with 035 wall anealed seamless 304 stainless steel from 5 8 to 3 16 using a good ridgid tubing cutter ridgid flaring tool.