brakes Flare Wrench Set. Size And Where To Buy Recommendatios

[Koblenz]

I would like to get a set of flare wrenches by tomorrow morning.  Finishing touches on brake work.  What is the minimum wrench size (8mm ?) that i need and what store is most likely to carry them on shelf.  I like Craftsman and I found a set of 5  but the smallest is 9mm.

 

Additionally I am planning the after brake work beer,  Thinking a nice Schofferhofer grapefruit with the hot Florida weather.  Open to suggestions here as well.

[Napes]

The flare wrench I use on my brake work ('75 and '76) is an 11mm on one end, 12mm on the other.  I just went out and looked at it and it does not appear as though the 12mm end has ever been used.  Some work situation may vary, but the 11mm has served me well.

 

Bob Napier

[Koblenz]

OK thanks for taking the time.  Appreciated.  Is there occasion to need an 8mm or have I not learned anything yet?

[hnichols]

I think, based on my recent experience, that 9mm is probably the smallest you're going to find for a flare-wrench.  But I could be wrong.

[Koblenz]

Okay thanks. The Craftsman set goes to 9.  And, World of Beer has the Schofferhofer grapefruit on draft only. I could line the trunk and fill it.

[jgerock]

I found Craftsman (at the Sears store) did not offer a small flare wrench.  I purchased both 7mm and 8mm combination wrenches for bleeding the brakes.

 

Endless possibilities exist for a cold brew.  I like IPA's.  We are lucky to have Port City close by.

 

[Koblenz]

Sounds as though  I will need an 8.  Good ol Alexandria.  Haven't tried the beer, (6.3%) had fun in that city.  Are the patrol cars still white with a black stripe?

 

 

BTW.  Neither tell a law enforcement officer. "You say tomato, I say to tomatow."

Edited September 20, 2013 by Koblenz

[jgerock]

.  Are the patrol cars still white with a black stripe?

 Luckily I hadn't noticed  .     Watch "Remember the Titans" for good Alexandria stuff.  TC Williams High school is just down the street from my previous church (on King Street). 

[Koblenz]

LOL, seen the movie and some familiar spots.

[jgerock]

 

BTW.  "You say tomato, I say to tomatow."

Hmm, were you a Dan Quayle fan .

[Koblenz]

Hmm, were you a Dan Quayle fan .

Nah, more like big band, 40s music.

[TobyB]

11mm.  Only one I ever really use on BMW's.

 

I liked SK, back when they existed.

 

And Fish Tale back when it made it this far north in a keg.

 

t

Edited September 21, 2013 by TobyB

[Koblenz]

Thanks eveybody.  I picked up the flares (no 8mm) ay Sears.  Beer is in the fridge.

[dbmw2002]

A hacksaw and 2 Millers later I made my own, 11 is the only need for o2s but a six pack later u would have a whole set

[Koblenz]

LOL.  And the fun begins.  New ebrake cables as well.