Time ATAC pedal help
06-15-04, 03:40 PM
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Time ATAC pedal help
I need to replace the bearing cartridge in my pedal as it has frozen up but I cannot get it off the axel. I tried clamping it in a vice and hitting it with a rubber mallet but it did not come off. I didn't hit it real hard. Do I need to use more brute force here or is there a better way to do this? I dont want to damage the rest of the pedal just to get the bearings off. I did remove the snap ring and the washer holding the cartridge in place.
Any tips? I just like to ride my bike not fix it. The guys at the bike shop are sick of seeing me as in the last month I have exploded a fork (air cartridge exploded and seals blew right off the top of the legs), blown out a piston in my rear brakes and broken my freehub.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Lynda.
Any tips? I just like to ride my bike not fix it. The guys at the bike shop are sick of seeing me as in the last month I have exploded a fork (air cartridge exploded and seals blew right off the top of the legs), blown out a piston in my rear brakes and broken my freehub.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Lynda.
06-15-04, 04:25 PM
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hmmm ...
i'm not a bike mechanice, but my zinn and the art of MTB maintainace says that the right pedal is right hand threaded and the left is left hand threaded. are you sure you are turning them the right way?
michael
i'm not a bike mechanice, but my zinn and the art of MTB maintainace says that the right pedal is right hand threaded and the left is left hand threaded. are you sure you are turning them the right way?
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06-15-04, 04:52 PM
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My ATACs are Stan's (of Stan's NoTubes fame) special titanium version with the ti springs and spindle. I got the whole thing pre-converted instead of doing the conversion myself. However he does sell the conversion kit and says on his webpage:
He also sells a bearing removal kit which is described as:
From what I understand, you should be able to just clamp the bearings and tap the spindle out.
The bearings are a little difficult to remove from your old axles without damaging the seals but if you follow the instructions, you should be ok. We suggest you purchase our bearing removal kit to aid in your bearing removal.
You need to be careful with the washers and seals they are not readily available.
You need to be careful with the washers and seals they are not readily available.
Bearing removal kit, which consists of two blocks of hardwood, with holes cut in them, which will allow you to press your existing bearings and seals off and on with little or no damage. (Not too fancy, but works real well) Price $5.00
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06-16-04, 06:47 AM
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Thanks for the tip. I clamped it in my vice with some wood and hit it a bit harder and it came off nicely. It was totally frozen up.
Lynda.
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