Seized Pedal

Xybadog
Xybadog Posts: 124
edited May 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Anyone have any tips on how to free a seized pedal? I want to replace my flats with SPDs but one of the flats is VERY stubborn and I am close to rounding the nut off. It was well greased but for some reason won't budge. :(
"Life is like a box of chocolates..." what the f*ck is that all about? 8)

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2038431/

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    are you turning it the correct way. one has a left hand thread.

    Info on parktools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Dangerous Dave
    Dangerous Dave Posts: 8,349
    15mm spanner + mallet. Sorted. Turn it the right way.
    Shut up. And ride your bike.
    Originally posted by Jon
    As Dave and Alex raced past, someone in the other group of people said 'those two are good'
  • Xybadog
    Xybadog Posts: 124
    nicklouse wrote:
    are you turning it the correct way. one has a left hand thread.

    Info on parktools.

    I wasn't until I realised :oops: and this is why it's gone so tight.
    "Life is like a box of chocolates..." what the f*ck is that all about? 8)

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2038431/
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    so more force needed.....
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    Mmm, I think I did this when one of mine seized (and I know better :oops: ). Tried for over an hour to get it off including the hammer & spanner approach. Just ended up with a 15.5mm spanner and chunks out of the crank arm.

    Took it to my LBS and they got the pedal off in seconds using a good pedal wrench. As Nick says it needs more force, best applied in controlled manner with the correct tool. My advice would be got to your LBS and either buy a decent pedal spanner (Park tools) or if you are fitting higher end Shimano SPDs get your LBS to remove the pedal and buy something at the same time :wink: (XT SPDs use an 8mm allen key rather than a 15mm spanner so if that's what you're changing to the spanner will be a bit of a single use purchase).
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result

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