Product reviewsSealey AK5063 Brake Pipe Flaring Tool Kit

Easy to use but a bit light-duty framework

Easy to use and great that you don't need extra spanners to tighten etc. Some people complained about the difficulty in measuring the amount of pipe sticking through prior to forming. In practice I found that making the tail level with the surrounding framework was the right amount (for 3/16 brake pipe).
They only downside was the surprisingly (for Sealey) lightweight construction of the framework. When at the end of the forming process the unit does have a considerable bend in it which means the pipe clamp is opened up on the back side.
It still formed nice ends on the Kunifer brake pipe I was using but I wonder how well it will perform on larger bore pipes? (It would probably find pure copper pipes easier).
Also it won't form steel pipes (i.e. if making a repair on the car) - probably because the framework couldn't resist the pressure of trying to form the harder pipe.

So, easy to use but would be better if it had a stronger framework. WON'T REPAIR STEEL PIPES!Read full review...

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Not bad

Better than the really cheap sets but doesn't produce as good a flare as a proper bench mounted job. Ok for occasional use and allows you to get closer in to a bend than some others. It also has the advantage of being able to be used on pipes attached to the vehicle, as the title suggests. Read full review...

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Versatile, well made and easy to use.

Very easy to use wide range of sizes well made good quality. Read the instructions and adjust the tension each time you switch sizes. Mark the rear of the pipe with a pencil to ensure the pipe does move in the jaws (this is the same for all brake pipe flaring tools). As ever shop arround I paid £32 for mine some sell this for over £60. Being hand held makes this ideal for on car repairs.Read full review...

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Does a good job

Only used it once so far and it did a good job first time. Make sure the end of the pipe is exactly square use a dab of brake grease as lubricant, take your time and you should have no problems. More substantial than expected Sealey products are are used commercially so should stand up to some fair use.Read full review...

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Big mistake

A friend recommended this tool,but he got his one 20 years ago, maybe they were made better then. There is so much free play on the working parts that it is impossible to make a properly shaped bubble end. Some people seem to be happy with the tool, I can only guess that they are not fussy about results, or maybe they just got a better one than I did. . This tool works no better than one I payed £8.25 for.Read full review...

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Sealey brake pipe flaring tool

This is by far the worst piece of equipment I have ever purchased.
It is unable to grip the pipe and just pushes through the die. There is no adjustment to correct the problem. The punches are very small and difficult to handle especially if you are trying to flare a pipe on the car.

All in all... rubish.Read full review...

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Excellent tool very easy to use and make...

Excellent tool very easy to use and makes a perfect flare. Thanks.

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Good quality but not as easy to use as I thought

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handy tool for a diy mechanic

handy tool easy to use

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Pipe tool kit

Not used yet so not able to comment

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