Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads The dust cap cracked off and now i cant fit the socket wrench. Any advice on removing the last bits of the cap? by Lightbulb16_ Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
Train_2-Live on April 1, 2026 1:35 pm Spray it with some brake cleaner to get the gunk out might have to use a pick to get deep down
_haha_oh_wow_ on April 1, 2026 2:02 pm Hit it with PB Blaster, let it sit overnight, then try pulling it out with an O ring hook/pick set and needle nose pliers If you can’t pull it out, you can cut it away with an exacto knife until you can fit the socket in there.
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Flat head screwdriver and hammer
Spray it with some brake cleaner to get the gunk out might have to use a pick to get deep down
Hit it with PB Blaster, let it sit overnight, then try pulling it out with an O ring hook/pick set and needle nose pliers
If you can’t pull it out, you can cut it away with an exacto knife until you can fit the socket in there.