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Old 03-08-16, 14:33
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All components of conventional automotive braking systems to my knowledge are manufactured for use with double flared connections. There is no way that I would attempt to use single flare connections unless in an emergency in a remote area. I highly recommend that you procure double flared lines one way or another.
A few years ago I finally got around to replacing my old double flaring kit with which I probably achieved a 50% success rate with a modern Eastwood kit purchased online. It wasn't cheap but turns out an excellent job almost every time and I'm very glad I invested in it.

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I have the same tool, the guy in the red jumper is using - I got it at a REPCO store years ago . It is OK most of the time, but sometimes the flare just doesn't work out , it squashes the edges sideways .

Talking about single flares ..the various WW2 Morris Commercials I have , all have original copper brake pipes fitted and they have SINGLE FLARED ends. I was amazed when I saw this but all of them are the same .
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Old 07-08-16, 01:09
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Yesterday our mate Neil finished double-flaring the brakes. It was very cold, with a smattering of snow on the nearby hills, so full marks to Neil for coming back to finish the job on such a miserable day. And best of all, when we added brake fluid and pressurised the system there are no longer any leaks! Then we spent some time trying to give the engine a sustained run, but there were persistent fuel line blockages. Also we have discovered a bad leak in the radiator that will have to be fixed. She started great with a throaty roar and then died after a few seconds, but it was long enough to see 20 psi showing on the oil guage. By the time we had the fuel line cleared it was time to call it a day and go home and recover by a warm fire with a stiff whisky.

You can see from the pics that Erics workshop is somewhat "cluttered" but he assures us he knows where everything is. Trouble is the other two members of the team ("Major Cockup" and "General Mayhem") don't, and we spend as much time looking for tools as we do actually working on the truck!
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Today we fitted the new (re-cored) radiator and went for a brief drive to see if everything is working properly. There was barely enough room to fit the radiator past the fan and we spent a lot of time trying to install it carefully without damaging it. Then we filled it with water and set off down the tanker track, only to find that it was leaking quite badly. After spending a small fortune on re-coring, we were very disappointed to find it leaking. We still do not have any 10.5 x 16 tyres or a proper petrol tank, so we rigged up a temporary petrol tank clamped to the front bumper. We also need a proper back for the seat. Plenty to keep us occupied in the weeks ahead!
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That looks very smart indeed, looking forward to the next installment cheers Dennis
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