Brake pipe flaring on the vehicle is one of the most demanding tasks in brake system repair — accurate flares are essential for leak-free joints, but pipe diameter varies between vehicles and a single flaring tool cannot always cover every size. The Sykes Pickavant Flaremaster2 6mm Upgrade Kit (02726600) extends the capability of an existing Flaremaster2 system to cover 6mm brake pipes, allowing technicians to handle the full range of pipe sizes encountered in commercial vehicle and some passenger car applications.
The upgrade kit contains the dies and punches needed to flare 6mm brake pipes to the same standard as the rest of the Flaremaster2 range. The dies are interchangeable and held in place by magnets, consistent with the original Flaremaster2 design, and integrate directly into the existing tool without modification.
The benefit of upgrading rather than buying a separate flaring tool is consistency: the same hand-held, on-vehicle workflow used for smaller pipe sizes is preserved, with the only change being the dies and punches in use. This keeps the flare quality consistent across pipe sizes and reduces investment compared to a second dedicated tool.
Important compatibility note: the 6mm Upgrade Kit is suitable only for the Flaremaster2 (identified by the blue handle) and is not compatible with the original Flaremaster (black handle). Confirm the existing tool variant before ordering.
The Flaremaster2 system has been the established choice for hand-held automotive brake pipe flaring for many years, with the 6mm upgrade extending its applicability into heavier-duty pipe work.
Additional Information
Flaremaster2 - The Original Hand Held Automotive Brake Pipe Flaring ToolFeatures: Quick-release chuck for positive engagement of the punch Fast-turn coarse thread on hydraulic ram, for quick assembly Locking bolt with swivel pin, for fast tightening Inter-changeable dies, held in place by magnets Enhanced bridge unit for greater strength Ergonomic handle moulding, for greater comfort Unique, original, patented design for producing high quality pipe flares - on the vehicle Flaring pipes on the vehicle allows for accurate repair sections to be spliced following repair work or accident damage Adds 6mm flaring capability to existing Flaremaster Flaremaster kits Contains the necessary 6mm Dies Punches to flare 6mm brake pipesN.B. The Flaremaster2 6mm Upgrade Kit is only suitable for the Flaremaster2 (c/w blue handle) and not the original Flaremaster (c/w black handle)
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