Posted by Walt Barie on April 09, 2002 at 11:06:31 from 12.101.19.97
In Reply to: bubble flare? posted by Peter Florance on April 08, 2002 at 15:43:33:
There is the traditional SAE double flare (which looks like a typical flared out fitting) used on the brake systems of american cars and then there is the metric ISO flares.
I have noticed that you can also make a metric ISO double flare with the same kit that I have that makes metric bubble flares I don't know what cars would use them.
When I make metric bubble flares (with my metric kit) I just make sure I don't crush the "bubble" down to the point where you get something that looks like a flat flare or maybe even an double flare. First time you connect the bubble flare fitting it will flatten out to what is needed.
I know this may not be very clear but it is obvious when you look at the ends.
You should make a few for practice as it becomes easy to get the right ends after a few test tries.
Walt Barie