Brake and Fuel Line Forming Tool

[Antichrist]

Anyone ever used these for getting small radius bends?
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-brake-forming-tool-pliers.html
If so, how well do they work for you?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Anyone ever used these for getting small radius bends?
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-brake-forming-tool-pliers.html
If so, how well do they work for you?

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Looking forward to a full review.
A lot nicer then my previous system

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

Looks good to me...

 

[Curmudgeon]

Seems like a great idea, but I haven't tried one yet. They have one that is nearly identical at Harbor Freight for about $8. I looked at it and almost bought it while back, but didn't really need it. No more than I would use it, I don't think I'll be spending three times that much plus shipping for bragging rights that it came from Eastwood.

JP

 

[Antichrist]

I don't think I'll be spending three times that much plus shipping for bragging rights that it came from Eastwood.

I really don't know anything about Eastwood, just the only place I've seen one. I'll check out Harbor freight, but it's something I'd use a good bit in the next couple years.

At least from the photos I can't really see a difference. I may go over to HF and check it out.
Thanks for the pointer.

 

[ntsqd]

I bought a single sized set (3/16") from my local CarQuest. I've not used them yet. I prefer to use the Rigid/Imperial-Eastman type of tube size specific bender with a following shoe, but those do not always make a tight enough radius bend and I got these for that contingency.

 

[Antichrist]

Well, that's the problem, I bought something like that and it doesn't make a tight enough radius.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Seems like $24 for a quality tool from Eastman isn't that much money. Since you're twisting the pin holding the pliers together which is hard on the joint, might make sense to buy a nice set that is more likely to last.

 

[Antichrist]

Seems like $24 for a quality tool from Eastman isn't that much money. Since you're twisting the pin holding the pliers together which is hard on the joint, might make sense to buy a nice set that is more likely to last.

Yeah, that's why I'd want to actually look at the HF version. If ordering online, I'd probably go with the one from Eastwood.

 

[ntsqd]

Well, that's the problem, I bought something like that and it doesn't make a tight enough radius.

A tool that I made for those instances, that I have used a lot, is simply a piece of bar stock drilled and bottom tapped on one end. Thread the tube nut in until bottomed & tight, then use the bar stock as a handle and bend the tube over the length of that hand's thumb.

 

[Antichrist]

Maybe I'm having one of those days, but I just can't visualize what you're describing.

 

[I Leak Oil]

A tool that I made for those instances, that I have used a lot, is simply a piece of bar stock drilled and bottom tapped on one end. Thread the tube nut in until bottomed & tight, then use the bar stock as a handle and bend the tube over the length of that hand's thumb.

Ah yes, body part fabrication! I do that a lot with curved sheet metal parts. As for the tool, if you're willing to waste a little of the tubing you can do the thumb trick without any special tool. Just have to cut it and flare it after the bend is made.
The tool in question will probably work well but I wouldn't want to do much of it because it will probably give you carpel tunnel syndrome! (pardon my spelling) What have you got to lose?????
Jason T.

 

[marc olivares]

tom, i have that pipe bending plier from Eastwood, and it works nicely.
in combo with the pro flairing tool they sale, i recently redid the brake and fuel pipe on a rotisserie Sunbeam resto. Eastwood is an asset for car restoration.

 

[chet]

I have a number of brake bending tools and each one has its use. i also have a piece of hardwood dowel with different grooves cut in it on a lathe. This works great for quick adjustments. I usually clamp it in the vise. Anything over 180 don't work on it though.

 

[marc olivares]

... Anything over 180 don't work on it though.

this is not true