Another stuck pedal thread
 

Hey all

I've browsed through some of the old stuck pedal threads with no avail.
Problem with mine is that spanner flats between crank arm and pedal body are completely rounded down so I cant get any purchase to remove the pedal.
Also there is no allen key on the other side of the crank.
What are my options, thing won;t budge!!

Cheers for your help

Narrow Vise Grip. Roger

Vise grips if they can fit where the flats are. Otherwise you may need to disassemble the pedal body, even destroy it, so that you can get a vise grip or two on the pedal axle to remove it. Also soak the axle threads where they go into the crank arm with something like Liquid Wrench. If the flats are rounded, it's probably been over-tightened in the past.

Thanks guys, I just applied applying a little heat and then using vice grips to no avail. I'll soak teh axle thread tonight and try again!

You're probably aware of this, but just to be absolutely certain... If you're working on the left pedal, it's left-hand (reverse) threaded. You'd need to turn clockwise to loosen it.

Cheers man! Got the left pedal off it's the right one that's stuck.

Either narrow Vise-Grips like these: The Original? Long Nose Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter - Tools - IRWIN TOOLS
or use an angle grinder to make new flats and use a smaller wrench. Worst case use the grinder to cut the pedal off the axle, then you should be able to get a grip on the stub remaining.

Aha I got it!! Cheers for the advice. I just used a metal hand file to make new flats and it came off with a spanner!
Thanks everyone :)