With seven different styles of pliers, the Astro 9406 Hose Clamp Plier Set can be used for hose clamps on many makes and models of automobiles. In addition, this set will also cover a wide range of sizes. This kit also incorporates the famous Astro Pneumatic 9409A cable hose clamp plier, so no need to buy that separately.
Each plier has a ratcheting mechanism allowing you to lock the hose clamp in five different positions while it’s compressed. This frees up your hand and makes installation and removal very convenient, as well as saving your knuckles in tight spaces. Where applicable, the jaws of the pliers also swivel, allowing the them to be used at multiple angles.
Other than the decal peeling terribly. These tools have held up very well to being used. I have not found a hose clamp yet that one of these tools would not fit. Should there be an issue with durability, the pliers all come with a lifetime warranty.
The remote hose clamp plier (9409A) seems to fit the hose clamps I run into most often. This is a bonus as the pliers require very little room to operate.
A few examples of what this set will remove/install:
Self-tightening hose clamps (11/16 – 2.5″), spring wire hose clamps (automotive and appliance), flat band hose clamps, and fuel/vacuum lines (5/32″ – 1/2″)