Remove Bonded Aluminum From Pedal Spindle Threads
I show you how to easily remove aluminum bonded into the spindle threads of a bicycle pedal. I had a bike pedal that was seized in an aluminum crank arm. I managed to get the pedal out, but some of the aluminum crank arm threads were bonded to the steel spindle threads. Probably galvanic reaction …Read more »
Shimano SPD Pedal Overhaul – Clean/Lube/Install New Bearings
I show how to service Shimano SPD bike pedals (disassemble, clean, replace ball bearings, grease, re-assemble). The bearings are 3/32 inch size, and each pedal takes 24 of them. This pedal seemed kind of rough when turning. I probably could have just adjusted the cone on the bearings, but decided to to an overhaul instead.
How To Clean & Lube Shimano SPD Pedals
I show how to open, clean and lubricate an SPD pedal. I show examples of two different SPD pedals, one that can be opened with a 17mm wrench, and one that requires a Shimano TL-PD40 tool. I am not sure, but I think the pedal I clean/lube in the video might be made by company …Read more »
How To Overhaul Vintage Schwinn/Atom 440 Bike Pedals – Clean/Lube/New Bearings
I show how to take apart, clean, replace bearings, lubricate, and reassemble vintage Schwinn bike pedals. These pedals are Atom 440’s made in France. The toe clips are Schwinn Approved.
Changing Bike Pedals – Stuck Pedal
I replace the clipless pedals on a bike with platform style pedals. The right pedal was very hard to remove. Pretty close to seized. I believe it became partially welded to the crank arm through galvanic corrosion. After getting both pedals off, I install the platform pedals with a little bit of grease on the …Read more »