[CR]Frozen pedals

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

In-Reply-To: <CATFOODLg3lDRCnxvnf00003dba@catfood.nt.phred.org>
Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:19:38 -0700
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org, <KCTOMMY@email.msn.com>
From: "Monkeyman" <monkey37@bluemarble.net>
Subject: [CR]Frozen pedals

>What would be the best way to entice frozen pedals from the crank arm,
>hopefully saving both parts, but at all costs preserving the cranks?

The way I was taught by a guy who had been wrenching on bikes for 50+ years was: remove the pedal body from the spindle. Now soak the spindle and crankarm hole in antifreeze, Liquid wrench, or some such thing. Start with it overnight and try to remove the pedal the next day, if it doesn't come loose give it a couple more days. If at this point it still doesn't come loose, repeat the process but use a penitrating lubricant or oil. I've never seen this fail. The only problem is it sometimes discolors the aluminum of the crankarm.

Some people may say heating the crankarm will work. It works great but weakens the crankarm quite a bit and I've seen a few cranks break because of this.

enjoy, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives

PS: when tring to remove the stuck pedal clamp the crankarm in a soft-jawed vise and it will make your process much easier.

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