dylankeyter Posted July 3, 2007 Share i cant get the pedals off my cranks, how do you loosen the pedals from the crank? I have got the right sized tool and the muscle but cant get the bolt to budge. is there a specific tecnique or did my lbs tighten it way too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted July 3, 2007 Share If you sitting on the bike, the left hand pedal has a left-handed thread. Right hand pedal has a normal thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted July 3, 2007 Share MAKE SURE YOU LOOSEN BOTH BACKWARDS!!!!!!!! Remember one is left thread and the other right. I hop you got that bit right at least, so if you mean they are still stuck. Well, then get a longer wrench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted July 3, 2007 Share Non drive side (left) has a right hand thread. To Loosen the pedal insert the 8mm allen key into the socket at the back of the pedal and turn the allen key clockwise if you are facing the non drive side.The Right hand pedal has a left hand thread. when facing the chainset, rotate the allen key anticlockwise. If they won;t budge then you need a longer lever. Little multitools are pathetic for loosening pedals. Get a power bar and 8mm Allen Socket wrench.when refitting the pedals, just tighten the axle till finger tight and then a little. Do not put your weight into the job. The forward rotation of the crank tightens the axle anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyolo Posted July 3, 2007 Share WD40 and a near hernia helped me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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