Seized QR Skewer Blues

sproingy
sproingy Posts: 3
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
The QR Skewer in my Rear hope hub has seized, Not sure how long it's been like this as I rarely remove my rear wheel.

I have tried gentle 'persuasion' with a hammer and it does move but not enough to remove it. The gentle persuasion did lead to the cassette parting company with the hub with the lock ring still in place(!?) :shock: . Fixed that and all seems well. But I still can't shift the skewer....any ideas?
Sproingy - ride n run fun

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    i guess steel Qr shft and alloy hub axle have corroded together.

    Needs a soak in plus gas.and may be some chemical work.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • sproingy
    sproingy Posts: 3
    Thanks for the reply - I shall try the chemical warfare option! :twisted:
    Sproingy - ride n run fun
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sheldon has some ideas in his stuck seat post section. but they may disolve the wrong part.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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