Pedal problems
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Drive side: right handed thread
Non-drive side: left handed thread
You seem to know this, but just in case...
(Edit: Or does "crank side" mean non-drive side?)
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Let someone else have a go (no, seriously). Failing that, I've found that a bench vise + breaker bar can be a fairly persuasive duo.
Also, are you using a pedal wrench, or are they the LOOK-style dealies with the hex wrench from the back (inside of crankarm)? If the latter, perhaps you are looking at it bass-ackwards. Just a thought....
Also, are you using a pedal wrench, or are they the LOOK-style dealies with the hex wrench from the back (inside of crankarm)? If the latter, perhaps you are looking at it bass-ackwards. Just a thought....
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Assuming it is a problem requiring lubricant:
The "WD" in WD 40 stands for Water Displacement. Great for cleaning wet road sludge out of chains, or an aid to scrub rust off of salt covered cassettes. As a lubricant though it leaves much to be desired.
Try PB Blaster as knowledgdropper suggested.
And make absolutely certain you grease the pedal threads when you put the new pedals in.
The "WD" in WD 40 stands for Water Displacement. Great for cleaning wet road sludge out of chains, or an aid to scrub rust off of salt covered cassettes. As a lubricant though it leaves much to be desired.
Try PB Blaster as knowledgdropper suggested.
And make absolutely certain you grease the pedal threads when you put the new pedals in.
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I'd use some kind of spray. If you're using a wrench use a pipe or something to get more leverage. I've had to use a rubber mallet and tap the end of wrench. You will want to be careful if you do this to not damage or strip the pedal threads.
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I had pedals that had been on a bike for 18 years, wouldn't budge. PB blaster soaking in for 5 minutes, a little tapping with a hammer on the crank and they rolled right out.
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I have used GIBBS. A propriatery, mysterious, pinkish spray in a can that supposedly does everything. Can't vouch for the everything, but it sure does penetrate and free up rusted, seize up things. Has a bigger following in the gun crowd than the cycling crowd locally.
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