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Cal-Van 164 SAE In Line Flaring Tool Set
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Repair scenarios, installation, companion parts, and use outcomes
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Review this brake flaring tools in the context of the repair and the surrounding components.
Repair scenario
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Installation notes
- Use the listing instructions when present and follow the vehicle service procedure.
- Professional installation may be appropriate when the repair requires special tools or calibration.
Companion parts
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- Use the service procedure and the visible package contents to identify any additional parts or tools required.
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Customer feedback
Ratings and written reviews
3.6 / 5
63 source ratings
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Chris –
I find this tool much easier to use that the standard barwing nut type. I was able to do 1/4″ flares on the vehicle very easily. So why did I change my review to 1 star? The first 3/16″ flare I tried to do stripped the clamping block teeth and would not hold the line in place. On closer inspection, I found the 5/16″ clamp teeth looked the same. My conclusion is these two clamping blocks were not machined correctly at the factory. These two clamps also look very different than the 1/4″ clamp. I have contacted Cal-Van a couple of times about this and have not received any kind of reply. I will never buy another Cal-Van tool again. I am happy to spend twice as much to buy Snap-on or Matco knowing they stand behind their tools. Even Harbor Freight stands by their products.
Bracket –
This is the right kind of design for a brake flare tool. It’s much better than the standard cheap-o clampy thing. However, this one could stand to use some better metal. The little stem on the adapter misaligned and bent the second time I used it, which is just bad design, and the conical bolt developed a groove on the cone surface. It eventually got the job done, but would have been much better if it used stronger steel.
Momo –
Tool worked fantastic was able to perform a abs delete on my vehicle with the engine in it, worked great in the tight limted space i had, only trick to the tool is have it really tight when you do the allens on the one that clamps the line otherwise it will slip thru
David G –
Compact kit that works very well, and can even be used on the car in tight places. It would be great if the developed a handle to make that even easier. Visegrip works great though, when a bench vise is not available. Well worth the cost. Very nicely engineered.
X_Vaquero –
Works like a champ. I replaced the hex screws with 1/4 grade 5 bolts, lock washers, and soak all components in sewing machine oil prior to use. I chased all threads a few times as well. Perfect flares each time. No complaints. Finished two complete brakes lines in a hour.
Shawn –
Makes the best double flare I have ever done. A little hard to hold and use 2 wrenches at the same time while flaring on vehicle. Threads are starting to wear after 10 flares. Probably won’t make many more before striping. Still save money even if I replace the next size only.
Charlie –
This tool failed right out of the shoot. It slips on copper nickel tube. So I employed an old wood workers trick. Wrap the tube with fine grit wet/dry paper (grit against the work) the clamp will get enough of a bite.
A Picky Customer –
Wow. I bought a similar kit some years ago and have been very impressed with it. I bought this one thinking it would be if similar quality. I was so wrong. First off, I ordered it specifically to do double flares on 1/4″ brake line. The kit came with a 3/16″ and two 5/16″ flaring adapters and no 1/4″ adapter. Quality control throughout was just as sad. The clamps let the lines slide rather than flaring them. After one successful flare on 3/16″ line, the clamp would no longer tighten sufficiently to thread on the flaring collar. Very disappointed. My original kit cost less than $8, and it has worked flawlessly on dozens of flaring jobs. This was a total waste of time and money.