kcairns27

Hi - I'm trying to attach my first pair of pedals with clips (excitement!!!) - unfortunately - I have a wee problem. Seems my old pedals don't want to leave my bike. They're stuck. S-T-U-C-K.

I've tried WD-40, with my wrench. Tried hitting the wrench with a hammer... no luck. I've tried threatening them - also to no avail.

Any suggestions?

StarFangledNut

First off K, did you remember/realize that the left (non-drive side) pedal is reverse threaded?

Are you using a normal 15mm craftsmen type tool box wrench with a short handle? If so, try to find a long pipe/metal pole that you can slide over the end of it to get more leverage.

granularus

You are using a long handled pedal wrench, right? If this doesn't work you need to be able to increase the torque - the easiest way to do this is to use an extension - I use galvanized pipe. Finally, stating the obvious, just in case, you do know that the left pedal has a left handed thread, don't you. Good luck - an extension is far more effective than hammering!

kcairns27

ummm... don't laugh (okay... laugh - but I'm using a wrench from the "tim the toolman taylor toolkit" that I got for Christmas 5 years ago

I was trying to twist the left pedal clockwise to get it off - that's right - right?

I'm probably just going to take it to the bike shop where I got the pedals and ask for assistance from a big strong man/person.

AndrewP

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/100422-pedal-replacement-help.html

kf5nd

Always grease your threaded parts before you install them on your bike, prevents scenarios like this one

peripatetic

But why does it seem like no one who puts pedals on their bikes does this? Every time I have had to replace pedals, removal has been a total PIA.

FesterFoot43

Hey, STUCK dude,

I've often found that the way to solve a problem is by way of the simplest thing. Don't think me crazy, but have you checked to make sure your turning the pedal in the right direction? Remember, your pedaling action turns the pedal spindal counter-clockwise, therefore, the removal of the pedal would be the opposite. Clockwise. If you already did this, my apologies. Just work it until it happens. If you can fit two pedal wrenches between the pedal and the crank, place them on either side of the spindle. You'll have a wide grip and a great deal of leverage to turn with. This might not be good, though, if your pedal(s) are cross threaded.

Good luck

juicemouse

Invest in a can of PB Blaster. Spray it on, let it sit for a while, and have at it. Don't worry about the wrench you're using (as long as it's the right size). You can still use a pipe over that wrench, as someone else suggested, to increase the leverage. In the future, as someone else also suggested, always grease your pedal threads before installation.

jaggtass

Invest in a pedal wrench and/or pour a kettle of boiling water over the crank before trying. My neighbours thought I'd lost it last time I did it as it was -5oC outside; steam flew around like a meatloaf video, but does the trick everytime.

Metro

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