Double Inverted Flares Are No Match for Eastwood’s Pro Brake Tubing Flaring Tool. Ryan Manson Writer Jan 21, 2016. 0:00 / 0:00. Fabricating brake lines isn't rocket science.

Your typical flaring tools generally aren't up to the task (at least for consistent use), and may hinder more than help. For this, I've found a tool up to the task: Eastwood's Pro Flaring Tool.

This type of brake line flaring tool will work if your material is soft, you get a good cut, and presumably have to hold your tongue just so. See All 2 Photos This is the OEM Tools PN: OES-24364 ...

We decided to man up for the Summit Racing Professional Flaring Tool (PN: SUM-900314, $219.99 each). We thought it would be good to have a series of online articles on what tools we have that we love.

Making your own brake lines might sound scary, but with this tool, it's a breeze. Add a flaring tool to your arsenal to take your DIY skills to the next level.