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Old 09-22-04 | 02:26 AM
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You can also apply heat to the seized parts. Thanks to the difference in relative thermal expansion between Al and steel, this can help to break the unwelcome bond that formed between them. A kettle full of boiling water over the offending area can do wonders. Be careful to place/wrap a rag so that as little as possible gets into the pedal bearing. This technique worked well the last time I had a problem.

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