I can't fit any of my sockets in there they are all too thick where can I find something that fits or how do I loosen the nut it's really starting to creak
They are brave machine platform pedals
by Deore_XT
I can't fit any of my sockets in there they are all too thick where can I find something that fits or how do I loosen the nut it's really starting to creak
They are brave machine platform pedals
by Deore_XT
10 Comments
Measure the opening and nut with calipers and take them (or the pedal) to the hardware store and find a socket that will fit
Edit: i just looked at these pedals and at [this pricepoint](https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/brave-freeride-xl-pedals/139804236/p) it might be more fiscally responsible to just get a new set of pedals that are easily serviceable
You don’t. Cheap pedals are not designed to be serviced. It’s a shame, but it is what it is.
Edit: my bad! Please service your pedals then lol!
Stick the tip of a flathead screwdriver down between the nut and the metal cylinder then use a wrench on the other side to undo it.
you need a bench vise and sockets that will reach/fit the nuts. my advice is to simply drop some oil in there, it’ll help, and you won’t need to take it all apart.
I’d clean the threads first to see if they’re actually worth it.
Financially, plastic pedals are really not worth your time anyway, just get new ones. But you can take this as an opportunity to learn how to do a service.
Look at for ex. HT tool kit for rapair. They gave a small 6-8mm socket wrench and all punches etc. Its pricey though.
[Here’s how directly from Oneup ](https://www.oneupcomponents.com/pages/comp-pedal-service-instructions?srsltid=AfmBOor9_gSWISMdet7sQH8wsGGtSbbYW_cQV-rDkuhFPni3zQDrWmWA)
These look like knock off one ups.
Yeah I’d just whack some oil down there, stick the plug back in and run them until you can’t tolerate them. Do the same again in a few months. That would probably get the previous sticky grease moving a bit. Worth trying before replacing.
Thin wall deep sockets cost less than $10 and are available at Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon, etc. You can take the pedal to the store to make sure it will fit.