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Old 02-16-10 | 12:29 AM
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Okay so i got new pedals however i cannot get off the old pedal on the crank side of the bike. I was able to get off the old one. Any ideas?
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Old 02-16-10 | 12:33 AM
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They are reverse threaded
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Old 02-16-10 | 12:41 AM
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Yeah i know. This one is just not moving at all.
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Old 02-16-10 | 12:59 AM
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Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster.
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Old 02-16-10 | 01:02 AM
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Tried WD 40. Still nothing
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Old 02-16-10 | 01:20 AM
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Okay so i got new pedals however i cannot get off the old pedal on the crank side of the bike. I was able to get off the old one. Any ideas?
Do you mean drive side? Because that one _isn't_ reverse threaded.

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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Old 02-16-10 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Pedaleur
Do you mean drive side? Because that one _isn't_ reverse threaded.

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?)
No crank side mean drive side my bad.
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Old 02-17-10 | 06:17 PM
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Tried WD 40. Still nothing
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....
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Old 02-17-10 | 07:23 PM
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Tried WD 40. Still nothing
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.
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Old 02-17-10 | 08:25 PM
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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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Old 02-17-10 | 09:30 PM
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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 ended up going to the local bike shop. They used a pedal wrench (alot like mine) and a 2 foot breaker bar to finish the job.
Thanks all for the advice. Next time ill give PB a go.
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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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Don't forget to put some anti-seize or grease on the new pair.
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