Another stuck pedal thread
03-19-15 | 06:21 AM
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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
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
03-19-15 | 06:36 AM
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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.
03-19-15 | 06:55 AM
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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.
03-19-15 | 07:05 AM
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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.
03-19-15 | 07:10 AM
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03-19-15 | 07:22 AM
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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.
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.
03-19-15 | 08:33 AM
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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.
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.
Thanks everyone
