Review on BETOOLL 9-Piece Long Reach Hose Clamp Pliers Set For Fuel, Oil, And Water Hoses - Essential Auto Tools by Francis Heart

The set is great with the variety of tools. However, the quality of the locking mechanism isn't to hot under pressure. I was working on a truck tryjng to replace a thermostat assembly. I used the tool with the long extension on a factory clamp that was really strong and the clamp gave way. Two things happened. 1) the clamps locking mechanism eat through the gear and slipped loose and 2) the wire cable was damaged as it tried to pass through the hole at the top as I tried to add tension to the clamp. There is a metal wire protector/guide that's supposed to protect the cable as it moves through an eye to add and remove tension, but the guide doesn't stay in place. Instead you will have to physically put it in place and that can be difficult if you are pushing the cable through the already tight spaces in the engine. I just feel like the company should modify the locking mechanism to use a flat end instead of a pointed end and add a stronger retention spring. I'll try to add some pics.