Stuck Pedals

[gibbo216]

Whats the best way to remove a stuck pedal? Tried hammer, wd40 etc, but stuck fast.

[robpearson]

Crank arm off and in a vice, go at the pedal with appropriate sized spanner. Wd40 might help. Afraid I don't have any better suggestions than that

[SkinnyBoy]

you are rotating it the right way I assume?

[ewenm]

Long pedal spanner, possibly with an extender bar on it

[caiss4]

SkinnyBoy said:

you are rotating it the right way I assume?

^^^ the pedals have opposite threads - the RH has conventional anti-clockwise to loosen but the LH is clockwise!

[gibbo216]

Yep, turning the right way, got one of the B@$tards off, will take the other crank to work and try the vice. Thanks all for the advice

[anonymous-user]

Is there a hex on the spindle end to use allen key on?, may be able to get more leverage there..

[gibbo216]

Thanks Contango, it worked a treat.Now for some shiny new V8s

[neilski]

Don't forget to put a dab of copper grease on the threads.

[BMWBen]

I did it by wedging the other end of the spanner on top of a block, and then getting on my bike and jumping on the pedal. Was helped by a railing to balance. Perfect.