Brake Pipe

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Obtain the recommended tubing and steel fitting nuts of the correct size. Outside diameter tubing is used in order to specify the size. Cut the tubing to length. In order to determine the correct length, measure the old pipe using a string and adding 1/8 in. (3 mm) for each ISO flare.
Before starting the flare, install the fittings on the tubing. Chamfer the inside and outside diameter of the pipe with the de-burring tool. Remove all traces of lubricant from the brake pipe and the flaring tool. Clamp the ISO Flaring Kit (J-29803-A) ISO Flaring Kit tool body in a vise.
Select the correct size collet and forming mandrel for the pipe size used. Insert the proper forming mandrel into the tool body. While holding the mandrel in place with a finger, thread the forcing screw until the screw makes contact with the forming mandrel and begins to move the forming mandrel. When contact is made with the forming mandrel, turn the forcing screw back one complete turn.
Slide the clamping nut over the brake pipe into the correct collet. Leave approximately 3/4 in. (19 mm) of tubing extending out the collet. Insert the collet into the tool body. The brake pipe end must contact the face of the forming mandrel. Tighten the clamping nut into the tool body very tight or the pipe may push out.
Wrench tighten the forcing screw until the screw bottoms. Do not over tighten the forcing screw or the flare may become over-sized. Back the clamping nut out of the tool body. Disassemble the clamping nut and collet. The flare is now ready for use. Bend the pipe to match the old pipe. Maintain a clearance of 3/4 in. (19 mm) for all moving or vibrating components.