How to Use Flexible Hose Clamp Pliers - Remove Hose Clamps Easy!

This is a quick video to show you how to use one of the greatest tools ever made! A flexible hose clamp pliers can save you quite a bit of time and effort when removing hose clamps from your system. A tool like this can also make it much safer rather than using a pair of channel locks which can bite your fingers if you aren't careful. We have gotten a ton of comments asking us about this tool so here is a video all about it!
Link to a decent pair of affordable hose clamp pliers:
www.amazon.com...
If you have any further interest please visit www.2carpros.com
*Disclaimer: Please use all safety precautions

[@renthal971]

I needed one today. A simple job turned into an all-day ordeal.

[@2carpros]

Bummer. These pliers are like magic for working on cars if I'm honest.

[@jdigitalseven7]

Lol, with vehicles, add an hour of time to any planned first time repairs that you've never tackled. Pretty sure there were no cuss words before the invention of the automobile.

[@NeutronX101]

I hate when that happens. A 20 min job sometimes turns into a 5 hour job.

[@ThePigslayer]

Amen

[@larrymotes227]

I just found one of these in my toolbox from 15 years ago. I had no idea WTF it was for. Thanks for the demo.

[@2carpros]

Hang on to that thing you never know when you are going to need it!

[@mikeyd6031]

I mostly work on motorcycles but still have issues with those types of spring loaded hose clamps. I see a lot of them on smaller fuel and vacuum lines in tight spaces. However, this unit looks too big to fit into those tight spaces to reach the smaller clamps I encounter. Seeing your operation though, just gave me the idea of using some small needle-nose vice grips to hold the clamp open while I use two fingers or two picks to pull the clamp back. Thanks for the demonstration! On a different note... I don't understand why vendors sell something like this tool without providing a demo on how it is supposed to work. I think they would sell a lot more once people realize how useful the product is. I googled hose pliers (used to pry small hoses off their mounts), and remote action hose clamp tools were displayed. I had never seen them before, figured they must be useful to someone, but couldn't even see enough detail in the images to know how they work so had no interest in it. But then I decided to find a demonstration out of curiosity. Thanks again for the demonstration.

[@iainwolstencroft3764]

7 years on , this video is still proving informative

[@mattmgarza]

I rebuilt an engine and didn't know about these. I just saw these the other day and didn't understand the hose with the cable. That's AMAZING! That would have helped so much on the lower radiator hose of the Chrysler Sebring I rebuilt.

[@2carpros]

They are one of my favorite tools! Thanks so much for watching!

[@chadlavender5267]

Nice instructions. Now I am confident to use the tool

[@Ottonic6]

You never realize how having a special tool would really be needed... I had a small swollen coolant hose beneath a couple metal fuel lines on a 1992 Toyota 3vze engine that needed removing and I don't think these would have fit. Eventually got it loose with a pair of needle nose, but it took a little fiddling. But for most jobs these would work great! Thanks!

[@2carpros]

It is night and day! Thanks for watching!

[@dacampernoob]

Me to my heater hose clamps are deep off in the hood and space is so tiny I hope these work I just bought mine

[@eliresnick]

Thanks so much. I just locked up a similar hose clamp and needed to see how to unlock it safely. Watching again.

[@2carpros]

No problem! Thank you for watching!

[@kevinl6231]

Thank you so very much. I didn't know such a tool existed. I was trying to remove a clamp with pliers but it is so far tucked in that I almost gave up.

[@2carpros]

One of the best tools I own! Thank you so much for watching!

[@ericsummers809]

Nice guide, short and to the point. Thank you!

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Another good tip on old hoses is to use a heat gun to warm them up to put them on and off very useful on working on older Marine Engines and Systems ! FYI

[@catlady8324]

Or a good torch.

[@johnhefter3815]

I bought a pair of these today. Not sure if it is going to open wide enough to remove the air intake to throttle body on my 2013 RAV4.

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

Except for one teeny weeny glitch I discovered when I excitedly went to use my brand new pliers for the first time, they don't open up far enough to get them onto the clip!

[@ratherbefishing4225]

Used a friends’ on my truck and it was so awesome. Those clamps are a nightmare in tight spaces

[@2carpros]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@crabby125]

damn, i wish i knew about these 2 days ago when i was struggling to get the heater core hoses off my caddy

[@2carpros]

They make life so much easier! Thank you so much for watching!

[@dacampernoob]

Bro I’m having the same problem I just picked up mine from autozone for 39 they said I can return thoo when I’m done

[@mr.j8297]

Great video even after 6 years, thank you. Noticed a nice long mechanic pick without sharp tip, could you please put the link for that?

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching! I think it was sharp when I bought it and the sharp part either broke off or has dulled over years of use.

[@QuinsTechCorner]

Nice! Going to buy one right now

[@2carpros]

Great to have! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

Thanks for this video. I bought one of these after seeing this. Before I couldn't even guess how these things worked.

[@2carpros]

No problem 👍

[@krazedkathooman]

This is nice for the top hose which is easy to do even with pliers. But what about showing this work on the bottom hoses? Especially the small transmission cooling hoses.

[@2carpros]

Yes it does. Thank you for watching!

[@johnonthecooldoe6338]

You are a Demi God. Never knew I needed one until I had one end of a heated PCV hose buried behind a throttle body. My 2 fingers are currently bleeding as I type this.

[@2carpros]

These are worth their weight in gold. Thanks for watching!

[@JRS-iq9pz]

That's neat. I wish I had one today. I had to use a Vise Grip today and it wasn't easy.

[@2carpros]

It’s a super handy tool! Thanks for watching!

[@elmermolina8343]

Like this demonstration Straight forward

[@marshallandroxy]

Great video, never have seen these before but will be ordering.

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching! They super handy to have.

[@shinerlightman]

Do you have a link to the mechanics pick? Great video. Well done.

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching! The pick I used is made by Snap-On and is only available through a Snap-On supplier BUT other companies make a similar product on amazon. Mine is something like this store.snapon.com/Miniature-Awls-Hooks-and-Picks-Instinct-174-Soft-Grip-4-pc-Instinct-Soft-Grip-Miniature-Pick-Set-P891665.aspx

[@shinerlightman]

The one used in the video looks longer and thicker. Already ordered the keep your knuckles from getting bruised tool. 😎 Found this one on AMZN.com Drake Off Road 4521 Hose Removal Tool $10.88. While I would love to have a SnapOn tool, they are a little expensive. Thanks again. Probably will have some questions when I actually do my coolant drain and refill.

[@arkrainflood]

TIP for removing stuck on coolant hoses: 1) while still filled with coolant, relocate the coolant clamps to the very end of the hose, even to the point of the clamp extending past the end 2) turn on the engine and warm up the coolant will expand and "balloon" the hose ends radially outward from the pipe nipples, while the clamps marginally still hold the hose in place and prevent leakage. if there is no ballooning, top up coolant to the point of over filling and try again 3) drain the coolant 4) remove the hose clamps

[@stever5887]

Hi--Great video overall. My one quibble with you is that you state at the outset, and I quote, "These are available from Amazon". Not, "Pliers LIKE these are available from Amazon. THESE are available from Snap-on's website for $138+, so unless you're a professional auto tech who uses these daily, go to Amazon and select a cheaper pair". I immediately went to Amazon's website to look these up and purchase them. I spent 30 minutes looking for these and, of course, never found them. I did find the Mayhew version of this tool on Amazon, but it was $145.00 and included a pair of specialty hose pliers as well. Both that one and Snap-on's version are made in France (I assume Snap-on's is simply a re-branded Mayhew). It wasn't until I read Ken Johnson's comment (who lives in the UK) and your reply did I know that it was a Snap-on product. The radiator hose pick you used obviously is, but this one was not.

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching! I was just saying spending 140 bucks on a tool for the average person is a bit much. Mine are definitely snap on though l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-frt3-2.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fv%2Ft35.0-0%2Fp480x480%2F23483145_1676429019063418_142261678_o.jpg%3F_nc_ad%3Dz-m%26_nc_cid%3D0%26oh%3Da3fad1015077c86db60fef42512a339b%26oe%3D5A08BC08&h=ATPSjah4tPSCe7Q9HJl4cOZMudnRCWy4ZlyoeSvSCxdURHlVGlVmxHGZvSct5RuPtS3YiIeGtDGawN_3Zu698KJDu6CmpA_k9fbFloaIylecu9F7aMb353_sKP_XnIG0n3fIK7e36e3n

[@2carpros]

I left a link in the description to a more affordable pair.

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

You can also get the OEM brand for about $35 or at virtually any AutoZone for around the same.

[@sharigirardeau3367]

So cool! I was looking for a tool to spring the double wire something something clamp! 🤣 That's terminology! Wish I could add a picture of this little booger.

[@hyperwebbing]

I bet you talking about the double-wired screw hose clamp like all 80's Ford Lincoln's

[@sharigirardeau3367]

@@hyperwebbing I think you're right, thanks!

[@Celbrise]

bought a regular clamp pliers but figured im better off getting one of these as well especially for my radiator hose at the bottom. looks like hell just to get to the upper clamp

[@2carpros]

These are worth their weight in gold IMO. Thanks for watching!

[@jameslewis9752]

Do they come in different sizes? I can get those off with needle nose, I need assistance with the HVAC hoses leading into the firewall... PITA

[@PastorManning1]

Excellent video dude!!

[@paulabbott5611]

Thank you. Great video. I will be buying this tool toady.

[@2carpros]

Good choice! Thanks for watching!

[@bj5083]

Nice video! I have a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.1L with A/C. I just bought the regular style hose clamp pliers to remove the heater hoses from the heater core on the firewall. It's so tight in there I couldn't remove them. The pliers in this video look like they need more room than what I have to work with. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@2carpros]

Maybe try right angle pliers? That sometimes work on the smaller clamps. Thanks for watching!

[@bj5083]

@@2carpros Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@tonydeleo3642]

Hi Ryan, great video, thanks. Will this work with the wire type hose clamps like used on smaller hoses?

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching Tony! Yes it should, I use them all the time for small hose clamps.

[@abibodlogistics]

Is it safe to use these type of clamps on the radiator hoses of 2004 Ford F 350 Super Duty both top and bottom without them leaking coolant.

[@MrCROBosanceros]

I always apply a thin coat of dielectric or silicone grease to the housing of the hose and some grease under the clamp.

[@2carpros]

Yeah some people do that. Thanks for watching!

[@Bikewithlove]

Great video, great editing, thank you!

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@kenjohnson1041]

These look great! Can you tell me the brand name please? Not sure if i can get the same ones on Amazon UK.also,what's your opinion on replacing these clips with stainless steel ring clips(the ones that are screwdriver tightened?thanks.

[@2carpros]

They are amazing! One of the best tools I own! The ones used in the video are snap-on brand. Which means they are pretty pricey but come with a lifetime warranty. That really makes it worth it to some one like me. I believe these are it but I can't really tell because they didn't bother to put a photo lol store.snapon.com/Non-Catalog-Items-RATCHETING-HOSE-CLAMP-PLIERS-P9769484.aspx So I linked more affordable ones in the description, just because the average person does not need snap-on. Those screw driver tightened hose clamps will work the same and be much easier to work with. I replaced a few of the snap hose clamps with screw versions. Just a lot easier to deal with when it comes time for repairs. And convenience is king for me! Thank you for watching! Show less

[@kenjohnson1041]

Snap on is too expensive for what I need but they give me a good idea now. Gonna have a look at your channel.ust be good with that many subscribers! Thanks for helpful reply. Regards. Ken.

[@2carpros]

No problem thank you for stopping by! :)

[@StilettoSniper]

With regard to replacing constant tension spring clips with worm drive clamps (screwdriver tightened), keep in mind that the performance of typical auto parts store worm clamps is substandard compared to spring clamps because they fray the hose with the adjustment slots, they can strip, they can cut into the hose, they may not be able to apply adequate tension to prevent leaks, and they don't compensate the shrinkage of the rubber. If you absolutely have to do this, I would use the racing style T-bolt clamps. Harder to find, but they don't give you the problems of the cheap worm clamps with the exposed slots. Just my two cents from the school of hard knocks.

[@Danny-nm9sn]

Your videos very well-made. However I ordered the tool you linked me to and I think it's an inferior tool to what you use. The one they sent me, the handgrip part is so small it's EXTREMELY difficult to build enough force for the tool to budge the clamps. It is better than the one I bought at my local auto parts store - it would not even open up wide enough to surround the little bat ears and squeeze them. I'm in my second or third week of trying to do this, so far I've spent $110 on wrenches, and the old defective leaking hose is still firmly on there. Well at least your video shows me how to do the repair, if I can ever get a proper tool. I'll never buy a car that has these hose clamps on it, ever again. I'll just keep putting new engines and new transmissions in my old cars and run them till they drop

[@inscoredbz]

Use a little oil or grease on the inside of the hose, it helps them back off the next time you take them off

[@richieruss5742]

Great video, I found this tool on ebay for about $10 from china, would you advise avoiding them or are these cheap ones good. Thanks 2CarPros

[@leegraves101]

They may be fine for a while but I wouldn’t except them to last.

[@stevenherd9799]

Is there is one Chrysler product you have to have that tool or you can't get the hose off

[@2carpros]

You can use a pair of channel locks. But this is easier. Thanks for watching!

[@BathProductReviews]

I want the pair you used, amazons link goes to a piece of crap ones, I think they switched on you. What brand is yours?

[@2carpros]

Snap-On, they are very expensive and unnecessary for most people. Not to mention you need to find a Snap-On dealer just to get them. I linked to normal affordable ones.

[@BathProductReviews]

@@2carpros I'd like a pair but cannot find how to locate a dealer anywhere on their website. The ones you link to are a bad design as the gear the locking mechanism is supposed to latch into doesn't last beyond a couple of uses which defeats the purpose of these. I noticed most are made the same way with the gear teeth on a circle at the top and a small pointer which is supposed to latch between the teeth but it strips out after a couple of times. They are one use only. Better design would be worth it to me.

[@Slayerboy450]

Thanks you so much!!

[@patrickrobinson317]

Awesome Possum !!!!

[@clementramon8589]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@2carpros]

You're welcome!

[@robertovillalon2841]

Thanks!

[@flatearth2561]

what is it called the other tool to help you remove the hose ?

[@view2see1]

I busted my knuckles damn near bloody before buying these...2 seconds off with these 😓

[@2carpros]

Ouch! Yeah this is one of my favorite tools for that exact reason. Thanks for watching!

[@kennethiman2691]

Great job!

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenjrrice5694]

Have you tried these with washing machine clamps?

[@2carpros]

Can't say that I had. Thanks for watching!

[@bigD1988]

I'm a mobile mechanic. Have been working on engines the past 25 years

[@2carpros]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@AlexCausey]

Who new? Just spent 3 hours with my neighbor's help changing upper & lowers hoses.. Damn it..!

[@2carpros]

Yep this tool is a total game changer. Thanks for watching!

[@jimsurfnfish8089]

Thanks bro! I was getting so frustrated being held up by a little fu#%ing clip, I just couldn't get it to spring back.👍🍻

[@2carpros]

No problem 👍

[@pedroblas100]

what brand you will recomend

[@2carpros]

The ones I linked in the description are decent. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyromano8565]

t\Those clamps are a pain using pliers. Glad I came across this.

[@2carpros]

Oh heck yes they are. This is one of the best tools I own. Thanks for watching!

[@zeroalcohol]

Thank you

[@wdmechanic5830]

I’m officially a mechanic now

[@2carpros]

FACTS Thanks for watching!

[@CrashhMedia]

I need some right now. Can’t get this damn hose off my heater core

[@mattmgarza]

Also, great video!

[@chanhducphung2826]

Thanks for nice video

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@nopenope6772]

I’ve cut many hoses off and replaced with screw down clamps because these clamps are the work of the devil.

[@luisamoa2500]

Couldn't that pick easily pop a hole in the hose using it like that?

[@2carpros]

It's pretty blunt and I'm not stabbing into the hose. I'm just going around it to break the seal. Thanks for watching!

[@kimprisbrey368]

Awesome vid!!!!

[@2carpros]

Thank so much for watching!

[@ppaolosan]

video interessante e istruttivo

[@Modernwomenexposed2024]

Need these my jubilee clip works wonders not 😢 thanks 🙏

[@tonymanero5544]

Those China-made tools are affordable and perfect for one or occasional use. Harbor Freight fits that bill.

[@2carpros]

Yeah basically. Thanks for watching!

[@atobee2595]

Neat!

[@danielcecena15]

Nice vid

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@TheCoolGuyWithAFace]

Silverado?

[@Toolever]

Great video...but i think the screwdriver goes through the other side

[@bridgendesar]

I'm thinking I might be able to use one of those to get into the back of my headlight housing area (without having to take the bumper off)to replace my ancient Zenon HID gas discharge bulbs (tighter than a knat's arse)

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@ukgardener973]

Could you not use a screwdriver instead of the pick?

[@2carpros]

You sure could. I just have the pick handy. Thanks for watching!

[@mikeyd6031]

The bend in the pick allows access in some situations where there isn't clearance to get a straight screwdriver shank under the hose.

[@ty.Tibor123]

Make , more videos. You are perfect for it.

[@2carpros]

Thank you, I will!

[@johnnydoggs]

Dam they got something for everythang

[@2carpros]

Yep and this tool is one of my favorites! Thanks for watching!

[@randygarmon]

Had no idea

[@2carpros]

Such a great tool! Thanks for watching!

[@jayi515]

Thanks god would've been 17 hours later no clearance to get anything onto clamp

[@2carpros]

This tool is a life saver! Thanks for watching!

[@TheDesertRat31]

I just replaced my radiator. Boy, these would have been nice. Would've saved a lot of swearing 🤬 I think I'll buy some now for the next time.

[@2carpros]

They are nice to have. Thanks for watching!

[@luisvilla799]

Duck mine doesnt release