What size flare nut wrench(es) do I need?

[ObscureMachine]

Changing brake lines and putting in the 1 1/16" bore camper special MC.

What size flare nut wrenches do I need? I don't want to damage flare nuts.

 

[BroncoMark]

I would buy a small set from Sears or somewhere. You can always use them: fuel line fittings, transmission line fittings, brake ftiitings, etc. Get 5/16 - 5/8 and you'll have just about everything you'll come across covered.

 

[daddyg]

Here's the set I have..

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...t=Hand+Tools,+General+Purpose&subcat=Wrenches

 

[ObscureMachine]

Thanks! On my way to Sears now. Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss a size I might need. The brakes on this thing are going to be the death of me!

 

[DonsBolt]

make sure you get a 3/8 as well
At least you will need it for the bleaders

 

[LouB]

I agree with buying the set. I just changed my master cylinder and hoses. I had everything but the 3/8. Also, I bled the brakes and all 4 bleeders took a 10 mm. Tell me I'm crazy but 3/8 - 7/16 didn't fit. Finnaly I tried the 10 mm, luckily the smallest metrick box wrenc in my set.

 

[DonsBolt]

I agree with buying the set. I just changed my master cylinder and hoses. I had everything but the 3/8. Also, I bled the brakes and all 4 bleeders took a 10 mm. Tell me I'm crazy but 3/8 - 7/16 didn't fit. Finnaly I tried the 10 mm, luckily the smallest metrick box wrenc in my set.

Many of the aftermarket wheel cylinders use a 10 MM bleader valve

 

[Gummi Bear]

I agree with buying the set. I just changed my master cylinder and hoses. I had everything but the 3/8. Also, I bled the brakes and all 4 bleeders took a 10 mm. Tell me I'm crazy but 3/8 - 7/16 didn't fit. Finnaly I tried the 10 mm, luckily the smallest metrick box wrenc in my set.

If you replace the wheel cylinders, that's the size they have been coming with the last couple of years. I've bought a few that way.

I bought a set of Husky flare wrenches from HD. All the way up to 3/4, I use them for the P/S stuff as well.

Get the biggest set that you can afford. Sooner or later, you'll wind up needing them.