Yeah agree with the rubber . I have been told it will be okay but it is kept an eye on , as it's new to me as well . Like i said , being a year now , no issues so far .
Nah , the sealing washers are not the Dowty type . They were basically hollow washers that crush down . Very much like an o ring , but made of brass . Opps , scratch that copper ! . Works on the same principle as an olive in plumbing .
I've got an expensive flairing tool already , bloody heavy thing it is . It's meant for mounting in a vice , but they reckon you can use it in place , personally i think it's too heavy . Got it a couple of years ago just after i finished the rear brakes . I couldn't get good flairs every time with the cheaper 15 quid type . So i borrowed my mate's (mobile mechanic) professional kit and loved it so much , i brought my own , all 130 quids worth . Got a couple of tools that way . I've still got one of the cheaper flimsy 15 quid type for use in place , but this one is for knocking them out in bulk . At first glance , it looks like a small vice , and has several inter-changeable dies . It will make fuel pipes , but to be honest i've still to use it . I got it to do the front brakes , just i ent had chance to rebuild them yet .
