Step-by-step guide to servicing Crankbrothers pedals, plus torque wrenches explained and your tech queries answered

1

If you’re sure that your pedal problems aren’t due to loose cleat bolts (a common mistake), leave the pedal in place on the crank arm and use a 6mm Allen key (or on some Crankbrothers pedals, a flat-head screwdriver) to remove the end cap.

2

Insert an 8mm socket and undo the nut that holds the pedal body onto the spindle. Remove the pedal body, dust cover and rubber seal from the spindle.

3

Clean the spindle and check it for wear. Apply a few drops of dry chain lube onto the pedal springs. Place a screwdriver across the springs and press down evenly to force them open, so that the lube can work its way in.

4

Remove the bearing from the non-crank side of the pedal body – use a punch and hammer to evenly tap it out. Flip the pedal, take the punch provided in the Crankbrothers Pedal Refresh Kit and tap out the bushing from the crank side of the pedal body.

5

Use a T25 Torx key to undo the pedal body, and pull it apart. Note the orientation of the spring body and seals. Remove the seal and O-ring from each side, then clean and replace them. Grease the inside seals, rebuild the pedal body and screw it up.

6

Install a new bushing on the crank side of the pedal body. Tap it into place using an 8mm Allen socket as a guide, and push it home with the punch provided. Grease the pedal spindle well and install the dust cap and rubber washer before pushing on the pedal body.

7

Push the pedal body onto the spindle and press in the bearing. Insert the nut and tighten it by hand before finishing it with an 8mm socket. Install the end cap and tighten it with a 6mm Allen key. Ensure there’s no play in the pedal and that it spins freely.