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DIN or SAE flare cavalier 1.7TD offside front brake pipe

Hi

Does anyone know which type of flare I need to make, for the offside front brake pipe on a vauxhall cavalier 1.7 TD 1994

This tool looks quite good for the money

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but I need to know if I need the SAE type or the DIN type tool - both flares use the same 3/16 diameter pipe but the DIN needs shouldered not fully threaded nuts and the fittings seal differently.

I could tell if I undid one of the connections but I'd rather by the kit before starting the job.

Cheers

Jim

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jimzzr
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At a guess, DIN.

DIN - Deutsche Industry Norm (or something close) SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers (American)

Yes, it's a GM car, but it's one engineered by Opel, so German rather than US standards are likely to come into play.

I've got this type of brake pipe tool :-

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...and it works well once you get the hang. I fannied about at first with a plumbing-type pipe cutter on the pipe, and quickly figured out that was a great way to burr city - so now it's just angle grinder and straight in. You know to use cupro-nickel rather than copper, yep?

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Adrian

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