We decided to man up for the Summit Racing Professional Flaring Tool (PN: SUM-900314, $219.99 each). We thought it would be good to have a series of online articles on what tools we have that we love.

This type of brake line flaring tool will work if your material is soft, you get a good cut, and presumably have to hold your tongue just so. See All 2 Photos This is the OEM Tools PN: OES-24364 ...

Thankfully, because I had a brake-flaring tool on hand, I could cut out the cancerous, rusted-out line and replace it with a new pipe in just about an hour. Pittsburgh Brake Flaring Tool Kit $28 ...