Amazon.com: Flare Nut Wrench Set, Standard & Metric, 10-Piece, 1/4" to 7/8'' & 9-21mm $22.99

deadbroke

Jun 18, 2021 12:49 AM

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deadbrokeJun 18, 2021 12:49 AM

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This seems like a solid deal. Great price/Decent reviews. If I didn't have complete sets of standard and metric I would be on this deal. Flare wrenches are something you don't need until you do. These look like gearwrench knockoffs right down to the name. Some reviews complain about the ends being robust. My Gearwrench's are the same way. For $23, if you need a set, I say go for it.

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89turboii

Jun 18, 2021 1:06 AM

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89turboiiJun 18, 2021 1:06 AM

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Wonder how much the knock off gearwrench brand geardrove will cost? Stripped fittings are no fun especially if you gotta go rent a double flare tool lol

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lqnguyen

Jun 18, 2021 5:32 AM

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Quote from deadbroke

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This seems like a solid deal. Great price/Decent reviews. If I didn't have complete sets of standard and metric I would be on this deal. Flare wrenches are something you don't need until you do. These look like gearwrench knockoffs right down to the name. Some reviews complain about the ends being robust. My Gearwrench's are the same way. For $23, if you need a set, I say go for it.

Have your Gearwrenchs' thick ends given you any problems? I don't deal with lines much but may pick this set up for brake maintence.

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shortprong

Jun 18, 2021 10:46 AM

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shortprongJun 18, 2021 10:46 AM

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Shows $46 now

MJMATT

Jun 18, 2021 12:29 PM

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MJMATTJun 18, 2021 12:29 PM

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Shows $46 now

It came down to the $22 when I used the coupon code.

diadilus

Jun 18, 2021 1:13 PM

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diadilusJun 18, 2021 1:13 PM

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Quote from deadbroke

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This seems like a solid deal. Great price/Decent reviews. If I didn't have complete sets of standard and metric I would be on this deal. Flare wrenches are something you don't need until you do. These look like gearwrench knockoffs right down to the name. Some reviews complain about the ends being robust. My Gearwrench's are the same way. For $23, if you need a set, I say go for it.

Just curious when one would use flare wrenches over regular wrenches? I mean what is the biggest draw for using them? To prevent stripping a nut?

Bernstein

Jun 18, 2021 1:19 PM

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BernsteinJun 18, 2021 1:19 PM

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Just curious when one would use flare wrenches over regular wrenches? I mean what is the biggest draw for using them? To prevent stripping a nut?

Yes. Mainly for nuts such as brake lines.

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vg30dett

Jun 18, 2021 1:38 PM

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vg30dettJun 18, 2021 1:38 PM

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Thanks

Eedat

Jun 18, 2021 1:40 PM

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EedatJun 18, 2021 1:40 PM

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Quote from diadilus

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Just curious when one would use flare wrenches over regular wrenches? I mean what is the biggest draw for using them? To prevent stripping a nut?

The only time I ever use these is for brake line fittings

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nottrollin

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Quote from diadilus

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Just curious when one would use flare wrenches over regular wrenches? I mean what is the biggest draw for using them? To prevent stripping a nut?

Flare wrenches work well flare nuts.

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HomerJay

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Quote from diadilus

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Just curious when one would use flare wrenches over regular wrenches? I mean what is the biggest draw for using them? To prevent stripping a nut?

If you ever do a brake job, you'll need these.

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DVDxR

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Quote from diadilus

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Just curious when one would use flare wrenches over regular wrenches? I mean what is the biggest draw for using them? To prevent stripping a nut?

The cut out in the wrench head allows them to slip over a line (brake line, power steering line, etc) while also having more than 2 points of contact with the nut. Flare nuts are often made from softer metals like brass so they are easy to damage with a regular open end wrench.

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InfiniteWIP

Jun 18, 2021 2:15 PM

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InfiniteWIPJun 18, 2021 2:15 PM

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I've changed brakes, bled brake lines, power steering fluid flush and replace, and just about everything else you can do (on European/Japanese cars only) and never needed or wished I had a flare nut wrench. Not saying they're not useful, but standard spanner has always been fine for me.

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Rawimpact

Jun 18, 2021 2:55 PM

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RawimpactJun 18, 2021 2:55 PM

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Bought a set last week at harbor freight with their 20% off coupon

Needed it to replace brass connection for the faucet. Glad I have some now...

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MrBill-250

Jun 18, 2021 2:59 PM

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Coupon is not working, cart emptied, no new ones left.

Amazon.com: Flare Nut Wrench Set, Standard & Metric, 10-Piece, 1/4" to 7/8'' & 9-21mm $22.99

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