Tight Crank Brothers pedals
04-19-17, 06:29 PM
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Tight Crank Brothers pedals
I bought a used pair of Candy 2 pedals. They spun fine on the spindle, but I wanted to do a rebuild on them for good measure. I rebuilt to the correct torque specs, but the pedals are very hard to turn now. Very hard.
Anyone have similar experiences? Or thoughts?
Anyone have similar experiences? Or thoughts?
04-20-17, 01:19 AM
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I've only had the opposite phenomena, pedals having too much axial play. I think it's caused by using the wrong rebuild kit. There are minor differences in the o-rings and seals included depending on the version/generation of pedals they're meant for.
04-20-17, 08:50 AM
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Sounds like you tightened the cone down too much against the bearings. Do you know how to adjust bearings or did you just "tighten" everything?
04-20-17, 10:52 AM
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An old budget CB pedal - the Smarty? - had cup & cones.
04-20-17, 10:55 AM
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Probably missing a spacer/washer somewhere then.
