Possible to flare hard brake line?

[rhock99 at epix.net (Ryan H)]

OK, bubble flare - check.  So does it need to be a double flare tool?  And what size are the brake lines?  Finally, where would I find the correct sized couplings (the nut/thread thingy) for the ends?
Thanks all!

> 
> From: "Dave Ewing" <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net>
> Date: 2004/01/02 Fri AM 05:26:06 EST
> To: "Scirocco-L@Scirocco.Org" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: RE: Possible to flare hard brake line?
> 
> Yes, you can do this but you will need a bubble flare kit.  The regular
> flare kits you get at Harbor freight won't work unless they say "bubble
> flare" on the case.  I got mine from Matco for about $70.  HTH!
> 
> Dave
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Ryan H
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 3:10 PM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Possible to flare hard brake line?
> 
> 
> I'm thinking about cutting the hard line right below the nut (can't get it
> off).  Would it be possible just to put a new nut on the cut line, then
> flare the end and just bend the line an extra 1/2" to make up for the
> cut-off length?
> I haven't been able to remove any of these to see how it is even flared.
> Any help appreciated!
> Thanks.
> 
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