Do I really need a pedal wrench?

You don’t need a special pedal wrench. But no, you likely won’t find a suitable one at the hardware store. The flats on most pedals are thinner than the width of common 15mm open end wrenches. If you find one that’s real thin, it may work.

What is a pedal spanner?

The length of a pedal spanner is for removing badly installed, dry or corroded, pedals, NOT for doing up properly greased ones. 7. The right hand (drive-side) pedal tightens up by turning the axle clock-wise, so follow the same method, but turn the axle clockwise (or the crank anti-clockwise).

What size wrench is a pedal wrench?

15mm
Pedal wrench flats are typically 15mm in size. 9/16″ (~14.3mm) is somewhat common on older pedals. 17mm and other sizes have been used, but you aren’t very likely to encounter them.

Do you need a pedal wrench to change pedals?

All modern pedals will screw into the crank arm using either one of two tools. Most pedals (like our reliable Thump flat pedals) require a pedal wrench, which is a long, thin tool specifically designed to fit the external spindle flats between the pedal and the crank leg (fig. 3).

What to do if you don’t have a pedal wrench?

Since you don’t have a pedal wrench, typically, your standard 15 mm open-end wrench will do the trick just as easily. From there, take a look at the pedal and ensure that it has a wrench flat on the spindle for your wrench to attach to. If the pedal doesn’t have this, this method, unfortunately, will not work.

How do you remove pedals from a spanner?

Steps to remove pedals

1. Face the drive side of the bike.
2. Place spanner on the flattened surface between the pedal body and the crank arm.
3. Holding the brakes with your hands.
4. Once the pedal has been loosened, continue to rotate the tool anti-clockwise to free the pedal.
5. Turn the bicycle around.

How do you remove Allen wrench pedals?

Insert the small end of the Allen key in the backside of the crank arm, with the long end of the Allen key pointing toward the back of the bike. Using your right hand, push down on the Allen key, turning it clockwise to loosen the pedal.

Can you use wd40 on bike pedals?

Sometimes, when the old pedals were not installed with enough grease on the treads, they can rust and get stuck in the cranks. Most of the time all you need is to use a lubricant, like WD-40, to get the treads moving again. WD-40 can work wonders.

Can I use a regular wrench instead of a pedal wrench?

Since you don’t have a pedal wrench, typically, your standard 15 mm open-end wrench will do the trick just as easily. Once you’ve located the flat wrench spindle next to the bike pedal, it’s time to get to work.

How do you remove pedals from spanner?

Can a park tool be used to service a pedal?

Service tools are proprietary to each brand. Some pedal models are not intended to be serviced, and are simply ridden until the pedal wears out. Pedal bearing service is typically best left to professional mechanics. Pedal bodies often are made with small screws and bolts. These screws hold together the cage and mounting plates.

What kind of wrench do you use to remove pedals?

Use an 8mm hex wrench in this fitting to remove and secure the pedals. When turning the pedals, keep in mind the wrench is on the back side of the pedal. The pedal thread direction has not changed, but the appearance of the wrench turning “clockwise” or “counter-clockwise” will appear different.

How big is the handle on a pw-3 pedal wrench?

Made from Cro-Moly steel for a shop quality pedal wrench made to last. 15mm and 9/16″ precision openings and a long, round, vinyl dipped handle that won’t dig into your hand like flat pedal wrenches. The PW-3 is nominally 32cm (12.5″) long. NOTE: The 9/16″ wrench flats are found on some older bikes with one-piece cranks.

When did Park Tool start making bicycle tools?

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