Pedal Axle Grease
07-09-10 | 02:39 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA
Bikes: 2010 Specialized Allez Sport Compact / 2006 Giant Boulder
Pedal Axle Grease
I tried out my new clipless pedals for the first time today, and right after, I noticed this thick greenish paste that looks like it oozed out of the left pedal axle. Is this excess grease normal? Should I have tightened that toothed ring near the axle?
07-09-10 | 05:57 PM
#4
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,885
Likes: 843
From: Santa Barbara Calif.
Totally fine. Just wipe off the excess and continue to ride. You have purchased a perfectly capable/durable pedal.
It's called "weeping" and is totally normal on new or serviced articles that require grease/lubrication. The pedaling action has forced the excess to the path of least resistance, and out past the race. Shimano uses very high quality grease at the factory. It is good that you have the keen eye to notice these things, and you should be a great home mechanic once you learn the tricks and techniques.
It's called "weeping" and is totally normal on new or serviced articles that require grease/lubrication. The pedaling action has forced the excess to the path of least resistance, and out past the race. Shimano uses very high quality grease at the factory. It is good that you have the keen eye to notice these things, and you should be a great home mechanic once you learn the tricks and techniques.
Last edited by Erzulis Boat; 07-09-10 at 06:02 PM.
07-09-10 | 07:28 PM
#5
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA
Bikes: 2010 Specialized Allez Sport Compact / 2006 Giant Boulder
Thanks, I'm at ease now! I'm paranoid about my bike 
By the way, what is that toothed ring on the axle between the thread and the pedal platform for? Does it tighten and loosen the bearings?
By the way, what is that toothed ring on the axle between the thread and the pedal platform for? Does it tighten and loosen the bearings?
Last edited by eyeclan; 07-09-10 at 07:41 PM.
07-09-10 | 11:06 PM
#8
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 551
Likes: 3
From: West Coast
Bikes: Centurion Ironman Expert, Bianchi Sport SX, SR Pro Racing, Vitus 979, Cannondale mountain bike, Schwinn Prologue TT Bike, Litespeed Tuscany, Principia Rex Pro (frame broke), Rossin (model unknown), Litespeed Classic, Schwinn prelude
yea, they are SUPER hard to get outwhen you want to change pedals, its terrible haha
07-09-10 | 11:38 PM
#9
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 146
You grease the pedals to reduce the probability that the aluminum you are threading into will corrode and seize the pedal like a wall street banker. This is not a problem that can happen quickly except in rare circumstances. Just, loosen them up, lube them up, tighten them, and ride happy.
07-09-10 | 11:47 PM
#10
just pokin' along
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 1
From: the desert
Originally Posted by eyeclan;
By the way, what is that toothed ring on the axle between the thread and the pedal platform for? Does it tighten and loosen the bearings?
07-10-10 | 10:06 AM
#11
Banned
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 357
Likes: 0
From: TX
07-10-10 | 11:46 AM
#13
Lio Fralop
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee
Bikes: '95 Klein Attitude w/XT & '05 Klein Aura w/Ultegra
