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How can I remove a pedal from my bike when the bolt is stripped?

Asked by erichw1504 (26453points) July 29th, 2009

I have a pedal whose bolt is stripped, but is screwed in all the way. Recently the plastic part of the pedal cracked and when trying to replaced it with a new one I was unable to unscrew it from the bike. Already broken one wrench, so I was wondering if there are any tricks or any technique to remove it?

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Are you aware that the left pedal is threaded in the opposite direction, and loosens by turning clockwise?

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erichw1504's avatar

@Harp Why, sir, you are a genius! Hahaha… I feel so dumb now :(

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It’s not at all obvious!

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