Pedal Service Tips

jedi_master
jedi_master Posts: 888
edited October 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I know how to strip, service and rebuild the pedals but what i after is a tip for the cone adjustment. Unlike a wheel where you hold the cone with a spanner to stop it moving while you do up the lock nut i cant seem to find a way to hold the cone, i have read that you can you a flat screwdriver to hold the cone while doing up the lock nut but i have found you cant seem to get a screw driver down the gap once the socket is inplace to tighten the nut. ( screwdriver method was in mbuk for service on V8's, i have tried this on V8's and it didn't work, not enough room)

I have found that if nip the cone tight then undo it slightly when i come to do up the lock nut the cone nips up a bit so theres no play.

So i was wonder what methods you guys use to stop the cone tightening up too much.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Simple really i dont bother i just replace the pedals.

    but if that is not an option then you have to find something that will work as the screwdriver. you have to jam that cone.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • jedi_master
    jedi_master Posts: 888
    Why replace pedals if the pedal is fine, just needs new bearings, much cheaper than new pedals. To each their own i guess, Well it will have to be thin what ever i can find as the gap just is not big enough for a screwdriver.
  • nickcuk
    nickcuk Posts: 275
    Put a well greased washer between the cup and the lock nut.

    If that doesn't work, use the 'two goes approach'. Nip the cone up tight then turn it back a half turn. Fit the lock nut and count the number of revolutions to hit the washer. If it tightens up, do it again but one less turn !

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