MASTERCOOL 72485-PRC Silver/Blue Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool (3/8"&1/2" Transmission Cooling Line Die/Adapter Sets Plus Tube Cutter)

Features

• TUBE AND DIE SET STABILIZING ARM for easy tube forming
• MAGNETIC ADAPTER HOLDER keeps adapters in place
• EQUIPPED WITH AN ENLARGED DIE SET COMPRESSION AREA for better grip of dies
• CAN BE USED ON "annealed steel" & "dead soft"
• INCLUDES dies and adapters to fabricate push connect 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8"; GM fuel line flare, brake lines and transmission 5/16 and 3/8"; flare/double flare 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 and 1/2"; metric bubble flare 4. 75, 6, 8, and 10mm; GM transmission cooling line 3/8" and 1/2"; mini tube cutter for 1/8" to 5/8" (3 - 16 mm) O. D. tubing (1/8 to 1/2" nominal) all packaged in a custom blow molded case

Description

This kit fabricates: Push Connect 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8”, GM Fuel Line Flare, Brake Lines and Transmission 5/16 and 3/8”, Flare/Double Flare 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 and 1/2”, Metric Bubble Flare 4. 75, 6, 8, and 10 mm, GM Transmission Cooling Lines (jiffy-tight) 3/8 and 1/2”. Comes in a custom molded box with a mini tube cutter. PATENT# 5, 782, 128

Manufacturer Mastercool

Brand MASTERCOOL

Model 72485-PRC Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Set (Includes 3/8" and 1/2" Transmission Cooling Line Die and Adapter Sets) w

Item Weight 12 pounds

Product Dimensions 14 x 12 x 4 inches

Item model number 72485-PRC

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No

Exterior Structural body is Metal

Manufacturer Part Number 72485-PRC

Folding No

Cover Included Hydra-Flare Yoke & Pump Assembly,71097-01: 45° Flaring Cone,Push Connect Adapters,Push Connect Die Sets,GM Fuel Line Adapters,GM Fuel Line Dies,45˚ & Double Flaring Adapters & Die Sets,Metric Bubble Flaring Adapters & Die Sets, Metric Bubble Flare Adapters & Die Sets, GM Transmission Cooling Line Die & Adapter Sets, Tube Cutter

ASIN B06WD86RLH

Customer Reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars 71 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank #65,943 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #25 in Brake Repair Brake Flaring Tools

Date First Available October 4, 2017

abunda_amazon_reviews I'm skeptical because there's no warranty, and as is it only makes one type of bubble flare. Unfortunately, this wasn't the bubble flare I needed. The bubble flare I needed (image with steel line) makes a 90 degree angle with the base and tube. The bubble flare Mastercool makes (image on white carpeting) is roughly a 45 degree angle with the base and tube. At this point, I thought my only option was going to be one of those $30 brake flare kits instead of the Mastercool, and the one I tried worked ridiculously poor (image with black fabric). I finally figured it out, use a #8 washer (when flaring 3/16 tubing), which created the flare as seen with wire cutters in the background. I had the wire cutters ready because after you make the flare, you have the cut out the washers. Anyways, it bothered me that I had to figure this one out on my own (not in the owners manual), but regardless this tool will make more than one type of bubble flare with a little imagination. Again, I don't like that this has no warranty. What am I going to do when it stops working??? And how long should I expect this thing to work?;;Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019;;4.0 out of 5 stars;;I'm skeptical because there's no warranty, and as is it only makes one type of bubble flare;;Danny;;;I was playing around with the RIGID 345 double flare set. What a joke. I kept looking at these flares and said they were junk. Didn't matter what I did, they never came out good!!!! First try on 3/16 brake line and my double flare was PERFECT with the MASTERCOOL. It's pricey yes but I am not messing around with brake lines. I want the ends done correctly. Flare on the left is MASTERCOOL. Junk flare on the right is the best I could do with the RIGID 345.;;Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;First try? PERFECT double flare.;;Amazon Customer;;;It makes beautiful flares easilly. I was so happy to get a perfect flare on 5/16" tube the first time after many failures with the auto parts store kit that i had absolutely no buyers remorse after spending all that money. It's that good. Getting the dies in and the tubing aligned takes a little practice but is easy once you get the hang of it. It's almost like the grip you use on a guitar neck. To get a full rating from me the kit needs a few things. First, a better tubing cutter. Fortunately the one i bought a while ago at the hardware store fit in the case. Second, a deburring tool. I used the one from my P.O.S. flaring tool kit I got at the auto parts store. See the picture for the part number. Third, a small jewlers file to get the outside of the tube cleaned up. And finally, a 1/2" ratchet wrench. I had one from Harbor Freight and it works perfectly. All that actually fits in the case, too. To do 3/8" tube, you need to grease up the threads on the die clamp screw real well, remove the t-handle, and use the 1/2" ratchet wrench. After that, it's no different effort wise from the smaller stuff, and the tube was not crushed or damaged. I did not have any 1/2" tube to try. The flares in the pictures are all 3/8" tube. TLDR: I am pleased with the performance of this tool. The kit needs help for tube prep tools and a 1/2" wrench, though.;;Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020;;4.0 out of 5 stars;;Amazing performance, kit needs more to be complete.;;Kevin C.;;;This is the only way to go for custom lines. Product complete no issues. I do bubble, double flare, GM trans and fuel lines with no problem. There are much more dies for other apps. Recommend for shops and professinals alike. Recommend complete set. When you need it you need it.;;Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Great complete product;;Tiffani Lambert;;;As someone who has purchased several screw-style flare tools to find one that will put a decent flare in steel line without slipping, I could have bought this one with the money I had wasted. This is effortless to use, and does a fantastic job.;;Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;I wish I knew about this sooner;;Paul Carter;;;Got it and tried it out right away on some 1/4” brake line. Double flare came out great. The cutter provided with this tool is plain junk. Took a while to cut through one line with many turns and cut had to be debured a lot due to uneven cutting piling up metal on one side more than the other. Maybe I got one with dull blades, who knows but you will have to get a quality cutter. Tool may arrive with individual parts scattered all over. Minds did, but most likely due to the awesome care that shipping companies deliver;;Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019;;3.0 out of 5 stars;;Tool works great but cutting tool provided is very poor. You need to buy another;;scottk;;;This tube kit does more than I ever expected it to do. I did GM fuel flares. I did bubble flares and regular double flares. It does the flare and more. I had a little time of trouble to use it at first, but it works great when you read the directions.;;Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Great product.;;Marty48039;;;This brake line flare kit is a great addition to any one that makes brake lines on a daily basis. This kit has everything you need to make perfect double and bubble flares. The transmission and fuel line flare dies are nice to have also. If you are looking for a well made all in one flaring tool set this is the one for you.;;Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Nice brake line flare kit;;Bryan