Cobra6

I have a friend with an early '60's Austin Healy "Bugeye" Sprite -
He sheared one of the brake lines and needs someone with the right tool to bubble flare the ends for him -

As far as I know, only European autos and maybe early American (Model A or so) use bubble flares as opposed to double flares -

Does anyone know of a local shop that does this kind of stuff?

Cobra6

We found a friend that has the bubble flare tool. He belongs to the local British car club and has restored several British cars. So I'm good now.

AlsCobra

Glad you have it taken care of because I was scratching my head on that one.

HOSS429

good deal .. i had to google up bubble flares to know what you were asking about .. then certainly knew i was of no help ..

cdynaco

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Look sort of like that right?

Healey's were a blast!

HOSS429

iv`e done it on larger tubes with a bead making machine but cant grasp how to do it on such a small tube ...

kennyg

Brake line stock with bubble flares is available at some parts stores. Glad you found someone with the tool.

Cobra6

Yep - I didn't really realize that most European cars used this as a standard much later than domestic cars -
The last time I maybe used bubble flares was on an old '29 Ford hot rod a buddy was building.