Removing a pedal

Fri, 18 Jul 2003 22:49:34 -0500, <[email hidden]>, "Michael"

Quoted message said:

Any advice on removing a pedal that is absolutely welded to the alloy crank? It's an old
sleeve-type, and the only thing stick out is the stem. I want to put on a set of clipless. It's so
bad I'm thinking of just getting another crank.

Michael

First make certain you're turning it the right way. Left pedals have left-hand threads. You loosen
them by turning clockwise or just opposite of regular right-hand threads.

You can try dribbling in some ammonia solution to disolve the oxidised aluminum that is welding the
steel to the crank arm. It's the same principle that works for removing seized stems and seat posts.

See if you can get a length of pipe or tubing that will fit over the crank arm. Secure the pedal
axle in a vise and use the extended handle for additional leverage.

Just make sure you're turning it the right way.
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zk

"Michael" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Any advice on removing a pedal that is absolutely welded to the alloy crank? It's an old
sleeve-type, and the only thing stick out is the stem. I want to put on a set of clipless. It's so
bad I'm thinking of just getting another crank.

Michael

Use lots of penetrating oil, us a torch to heat the crank arm and use a vise and a long pedal
wrench. I've never failed to get a pedal out of a crank. They are easy to use brute-force methods
on, unlike seatposts.

Cheers,

Scott..

Thanks, guys! A little heat and oil and it finally wanted to come out.

Michael

"Zoot Katz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Fri, 18 Jul 2003 22:49:34 -0500, <[email hidden]>, "Michael"

Quoted message said:

Any advice on removing a pedal that is absolutely welded to the alloy crank? It's an old
sleeve-type, and the only thing stick out is the stem. I want to put on a set of clipless. It's
so bad I'm thinking of just getting another crank.

Michael

First make certain you're turning it the right way. Left pedals have left-hand threads. You loosen
them by turning clockwise or just opposite of regular right-hand threads.

You can try dribbling in some ammonia solution to disolve the oxidised aluminum that is welding
the steel to the crank arm. It's the same principle that works for removing seized stems and
seat posts.

See if you can get a length of pipe or tubing that will fit over the crank arm. Secure the pedal
axle in a vise and use the extended handle for additional leverage.

Just make sure you're turning it the right way.
--
zk