I've now sheared a 1/4" chrome socket adapter and warped an 8mm Allen head trying to remove my X-type cranks
Any ideas on something strong and solid to unbolt em? Seat post was a great idea to give better leverage but it's more force than the socket adapter would take
try turning it the other way?
Plusgas, a long Allen key and a rubber mallet. The mallet is a wonderful invention, puts a lot of force through which can loosen a seized bolt - worked for me on a Race Face chainset (are they X Type?)
Got any decent tools ? They are ludicrously tight so cheapy tools wont cut it.
I removed a set last night with a 3/8s drive teng 8mm socket or a 3/8s foot long breaker bar
Take a car
A journey to LBS
A journey home
A brew
Then simply re collect
Job done
Hope this helps.
These are quite good: http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ice-Toolz-Pedal-Hex-Wrench_37738.htm
Or a 1/2" or 3/8" socket rather than a 1/4"
Good call shredder - I'll only feel guilty tho cos I didn't do it myself
And then I'll just have to buy an expensive BB to make up for it
Lawks a mercy, what's a man to do?!
Plusgas and a better toolset might help too. Halfords or t'internet...
Bike shop will do what you've done.Get down to a garage with an impact driver.
+1 on impact driver. Exact same thing with my mate, a few broken sockets and bruises no joy, 30 seconds with impact driver and they were off.
Old trick, try tightening before loosening 💡
Another one, using a punch inserted into cap screw hole give it a smack.
1/4 drive isn't strong enough,
This is what I use
I'd had a look at impact drivers and was trying to work out the cheapest way to sort it. Likewise on 1/2" hex bits and breaker bars
Some decent stuff here tho - cheers for replies
Anti clockwise to loosen, rubber mallet if necessary.