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[Closed] XT Pedal bearing regrease help..

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OK, i have 2 sets of XT pedals which have shown signs of trouble within a very short period from new.

Basically they dont spin smoothly, there seems to be some resistance which i am assuming is bearing issues.

Following this guide seemed to be my answer [url= http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/workshop-how-to-clean-shimano-clipless-pedals-24286/ ]Pedals[/url]

The part i am unsure about is, how tight do i redo the 10mm nut before tightening the locking nut in place, too tight and the cylinder will not turn obviously, too loose and there seems to be a fair bit of play in the cylinder. I have tried a few times and cannot get them working.

Any tips or advice would be welcome ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 05/02/2014 8:54 pm
 jimw
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I tighten on the large nut till l a very small amount of play but not notchy, hold as still as possible whist tightening locking nut ( which always seems to make too tight however hard I try not to allow large nut to move on spindle) then back off large nut against locknut a fraction. You get a feel of how tight- the first time it took three or four goes, now I can get it right most of the time.


 
Posted : 05/02/2014 9:13 pm
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Cheers jimw, ill just keep trying ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 05/02/2014 9:26 pm
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A wee bit of help is needed please. Found the problem in that the small locking nut has split in my RH pedal.

It is reverse threaded but apart from that i have no information on size etc. I have the Shimano techdoc but again, no help on size.


 
Posted : 08/02/2014 1:43 pm
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It'll be proprietry, Madison may have them.

Adjustment is best done with the special tool.


 
Posted : 08/02/2014 1:54 pm
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All I have done with my spd's was to take the axle out put a load og grease into the pedal body and put the axle back in which forced new grease through the bearings . Simples


 
Posted : 08/02/2014 7:56 pm