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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n
I am a bit confused about the differences between inverted flare, double flare, and bubble flare.
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Inverted Flare and Double flare are the same thing, just different names. Typically found on American vehicles. Bubble Flare is completely different. Typically found on European vehicles.
The fittings and components (master cylinder, flex hoses etc.) must match throughout the system. For example: if you have a Brake Master Cylinder with Inverted Flare ports, then you must use Inverted Flare fittings. Bubble Flare fittings would not seal. And vice versa.
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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n
Can a double flare tool make the inverted flare? can a bubble flare tool do it? Which tool can make what?
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Each tool is specific to the type of flare. So there are 2 kinds. One for Inverted / Double Flare, and one for Bubble Flare.
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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n
And are there any other flares I am not listing?
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Perhaps there are, but don't worry about it. Inverted and Bubble are the 2 most popular.
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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n
Also- does it makes sense to use a "double flare tool" a single time (single flare action) to make a "barb" for securing braided (rubber) hose with a clamp...
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It wouldn't be perfect, but it would be better than nothing. The bead on a fuel line is further from the end. A brake line has the flare on the very end of the line. Therefore, a Brake Flaring Tool is only capable of that. There are specific tools for beading fuel lines.