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    Posted: August-12-2016 at 3:24pm
Here's a video on how to do a double flare:

doube flare video


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I've seen plenty of trailer brake line loops, seems a far quicker and simpler way of doing this...
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Tim, you are correct as to the correct way to install the lines and the cleanest installation.
I have a flaring tool in my garage.   When I did the car trailer I was against the wall on time. We needed to make a trip with that trailer from California to Detroit and back.   
I decided to add brakes on the second axle because we were crossing the Rocky Mountains on this trip.
I took a look at my boat trailer, a V & M trailer and that is how they installed the hard lines at the factory so I copied their work.   The brakes work fine and the loops are hidden inside the frame so they are never seen and have never leaked. Perfect install, no, but will work as long as the trailer survives.
Secure all the lines so they don't bounce around while towing.
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Not disagreeing with regards to the OP. You need to remember that the people contributing to this site compromise only 5-10% of its readership (maybe less these days?). Cutting and flaring a line would be the proper advice most of the time- though adding some spirals may be ok if you are lacking the tools or skills to flare.
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Originally posted by Waterdog Waterdog wrote:

Hey Tim,
   Reading the OP's comments I think the best plan for him is to get pre made
lengths of brake line, make a couple easy bends and install. Then wait for
his question on bleeding trailer brakes.

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Hey Tim,
   Reading the OP's comments I think the best plan for him is to get pre made
lengths of brake line, make a couple easy bends and install. Then wait for
his question on bleeding trailer brakes.
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The double flare tool rental is free from Advance or Autozone. It is not a difficult tool to use. I'm sure the loop method works fine but you won't catch me doing it. More people read and absorb these threads than the OP. We tell people all the time to make their own fuel lines with a double flare tool kit and brake line cut to length... That is a trickier job than trailer work IMHO.
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NAPA Has it in stock. One hour job - pretty much.
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Originally posted by Gary S Gary S wrote:

Trouble is Tim is that if you don't know where to find brake line how are you going to have the expertise to cut to length and double flare? Marks method seems to be alright,my Phoenix was done the same

Plus, double flares aren't easy to make, take lots of practice and all flaring tools don't make them. The double flare tools for steel are around $300.00. Buying premade lengths and coiling the extra length seems like a better route.


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Trouble is Tim is that if you don't know where to find brake line how are you going to have the expertise to cut to length and double flare? Marks method seems to be alright,my Phoenix was done the same
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Or cut to length and double flare.
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I installed new lines on my car trailer.   As I recall looking at my boat they buy a length of line with both ends formed. The line on my boat was about 2 feet longer than needed.
The manufacturer just made small loops to use up the length not needed so I copied that and did the same to my car trailer as I replaced the lines. Worked out fine and looks good.
I used a spray paint can/ rattle type spray can. They are about 3 inches in diameter which is about the diameter of the factory boat loops. I carefully looped the brake line around the can about 4 loops used up the extra line length. Then hooked everything up.
It sounds like a funky fix but this is exactly what was done on my factory boat trailer line.
I think Napa had to order the line for me 12" 1/8 inch brake line but I got it the same day I ordered it. Worked out well and easy. There are tools available for forming the line to fit your trailer without kinking the line which would ruin it. The tools work well for the small bends but not for the loops needed to set length.
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Thank you so much everyone. Now I have a plan.

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If you know what you need, you can also try:

www.etrailer.com

I've had good service from them.

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Originally posted by reggiep reggiep wrote:

So if I go to NAPA, etc., and tell them I have a '92 Nautique trailer, they would have them?

thanks,

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Not really. You would go to NAPA with the diameter needed, and the length.


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Reggie, you'll need to measure the line from the actuator back to the t-fitting. Once you know the length you need you can easily find a replacement part from most auto/trailer part retailers. I recommend visiting etrailer.com since they have a lot of good reference material to get you headed in the right direction.
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So if I go to NAPA, etc., and tell them I have a '92 Nautique trailer, they would have them?

thanks,

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Hello everyone. I have a '92 Nautique and I just recently replaced the master cylinder. I should have inspected the brake lines before doing so (I assumed the m/c was leaking), but come to find out, the main line running back to the hubs is split.

Is there a source for all the brake lines on this trailer? I would like to replace them all.

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