Stuck cleats

clwydian_rider92
clwydian_rider92 Posts: 416
edited August 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi, i have managed to round the alun key head on the screw that holds the cleat to my shimano shoes. The problem is that i need to get the cleat off, so any suggestions?
Giant XTC SE 2006
Cube LTD Race 2009
Trek Fuel EX 9

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  • Mancunianfightingcat
    Mancunianfightingcat Posts: 2,054
    drill the head off the bolt and hope you can get some pliers on the stump that will be left.
    Ants
    Orange Blood - Orange 5SE - Marin Rocky Ridge
  • Danlube
    Danlube Posts: 454
    Alternatively, use a hack saw to make a groove in the bolt and use a screwdriver to remove the bolt, if its in reach.
    Kona Tanuki Deluxe
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    the easiest way is to drill the head off, then remove the insole and you should be able to get the cleat plate out from the inside of the shoe...

    then removing the remaining grub is easy...
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    When you have finally got the old cleat off (the above are all good ideas) put some anti sieze copper grease on the cleat bolts to stop you having to go through it all again
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