Removing Stuck MTB Pedal

[Zama7]

Hey Guys

 

Bought new look pedals on a lockdown special but now I am sitting with a problem. I was able to remove the right pedal easily but the left pedals is stuck. I have tried Q20, boiling water and a few other tips I found online but it is almost impossible to loosen the left pedal. Are there any other tips you guys can recommend ?  

 

Thanks 

[usxorf]

Left pedal loosens clockwise? Also, more leverage and a way to keep the cranks in place helps. I put the pedal on the other crank arm facing inwards, so that it braced against the frame (with some cushioning).

[kk6gan]

Left pedal loosens clockwise? Also, more leverage and a way to keep the cranks in place helps.

^^^This ^^^

 

Left pedal has a reverse thread

[MudLark]

This technique always works for me and it may or it may not work for you:

 

Turn the crank so that the crank arm is pointing almost vertically downwards and the pedal is almost at the lowest point in the stroke. Fit the Allen key into the back of the pedal so that the long arm of the Allen key is horizontal to the ground and pointing forward towards the front of the bike. Put your foot on the long arm of the Allen key (while wearing decent shoes) and step onto it, forcing the long arm of the Allen key downwards.

[Eldron]

Heat and a loooong pipe over the allen key.

 

And make sure you're turning it thr right way of course!

[Zama7]

Yip turning clockwise, might try the heat trick 

[Rigardt@Scott]

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[mrcg]

How long have the pedals been in there? If any long amount of time and they are probably rusted in there. Then you got no chance. Perhaps drilling them out then in the middle of the thread.

Had the same problem. Tried everything. Nothing worked. Left them in, only cos I wanted to put them back on my A bike, so haven't tried the drilling bit yet. They're still good. Later might have to replace cranks.

[Me rida my bicycle]

If force doesn't work you're not using enough ????

Make sure you have a good quality Allen key and as stated by someone else I think. Have crank down allen key in (pointing to rear wheel) hold the other side crank and trap it los.

[RiverInTheRoad]

Make double sure you are turning the right way!

 

Use a spanner rather than an allen key. Use copper pipe for leverage. Alternatively shock also loosens almost anything. In other words use a hammer.

[Zama7]

Make double sure you are turning the right way!

 

Use a spanner rather than an allen key. Use copper pipe for leverage. Alternatively shock also loosens almost anything. In other words use a hammer.

 

Thanks guys, used ample Q20 & bike grease kleener, extended the allen key and having the crank down allen key facing the rear wheel helped

[MORNE]

People use allen keys to loosen pedals? Lol

[MORNE]

If the pedal wrench is not an option....the appropriate hex bit for your socket wrench will do a similarly good job (you need the leverage). Not to mention the socket bits are usually way better quality than the average Joe’s rusty mild steel allen key collection haha

[Me rida my bicycle]

People use allen keys to loosen pedals? Lol

would love to see how you remove my Candy's with that ????

[MORNE]

would love to see how you remove my Candy's with that

I’d be willing to give it a proper go if you let me?

Do these pedals still have to work after removal?

Does removal include the threaded part?

How sensitive are you about the use of blunt and/or sheer force around your bike?

How do you feel about the phrases “lightly used” and “Normal scuff marks”

 

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[DieselnDust]

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