Headset Race Removal Force?

daviesee
daviesee Posts: 6,386
edited February 2012 in Workshop
I am trying to replace my headset.
Forks and old bearings removed no problem.
I am now at the stage of removing the races. I have the proper tool and it inserts snugly.
I have been hitting it fairly hard with a rubber mallet but I am fearing for my bike stand.
Is it simply a case of manning up or is there a risk of it being seized?

Tips or any helpful advice would be appreciated.
None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.

Comments

  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Usually takes a firm knock to 'crack' the joint - rubber mallet might be too 'soft' i.e. absorbing the blow
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    The bigger and the harder the tool the better. And have a catcher present.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    Okay. Proper hammer to be used next time but I don't have one at this location.
    Oh well, a week of drinking beer and watching movies till I pick up the "real" hammer. :wink:

    I don't care where the old race ends up but the tool could make a mess of the wooden flooring. Thanks for the heads up.
    Cheers!
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    Monty Dog wrote:
    Usually takes a firm knock to 'crack' the joint - rubber mallet might be too 'soft' i.e. absorbing the blow
    Using a "proper" hammer worked! Thanks. :P
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.

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