Superbe pedal disintegrated bearing...
01-20-24, 11:35 AM
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Superbe pedal disintegrated bearing...
I'm rehabbing some Suntour Superbe pedals and have hit a snag. They were pretty crusty and the bearings were shot- got some new sealed bearings ready to go, but in removing the spindle the old bearings in on of the pedals disintegrated, leaving the outside sleeve in the pedal. Had it soaked in PB Blaster before (and again, now), but I can't get the sleeve to dislodge/budge. I can hook the end of a screwdriver/awl under the edge of the sleeve and try to pry it, but it ain't going nowhere. Any ideas?
Photo, which is pretty bad/useless, but, well....
Photo, which is pretty bad/useless, but, well....
01-20-24, 11:46 AM
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Try putting it in a vise, stuck sleeve end down. Angle a bladed screwdriver in from the other side and tap the screwdriver around the bottom rim of the bearing sleeve with a hammer.
01-20-24, 12:17 PM
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I don't think that style of bearing puller will grab the outer race with any real force, even under normal circumstances I often need to jam a wedge of some sort between the jaws.
Heat will work, pull the race out while the body is at it's hottest (it might even fall out!).
From the photo, it looks like the inner edge of the race might be obstructed by the ID of the pedal body(?), so might be hard to push it out using a screwdriver from the other end.
Heat will work, pull the race out while the body is at it's hottest (it might even fall out!).
From the photo, it looks like the inner edge of the race might be obstructed by the ID of the pedal body(?), so might be hard to push it out using a screwdriver from the other end.
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01-20-24, 01:59 PM
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I had the same issue with a pedal. After a few frustrating hours I ended up at my LBS. Using the proper tool it was out in less then 2 minutes. It was long time ago, I don't remember what tool they used.
01-20-24, 02:05 PM
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I just purchased this bearing puller kit. It will do the job. I removed a similar cup in a hub using this. Jim Merz
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longer shot but I once rented a bearing puller for Automobile use that had a pretty tiny pull tip included in the kit. If you can't find an LBS with one or who will do this job give your local O'Reilly or AutoZone or NAPA shop a try.
And absolutely give HEAT a chance!
And absolutely give HEAT a chance!
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How thick is that gap under the sleeve?
If it is big enough that a (thin?) washer could fit under, get one the same diameter as the sleeve and cut it in two; cut out the centre section so each piece can be inserted and then placed under the sleeve, one each side..
Then put a long machine screw through the hole/gap between the pair of washer halves, with a nut on each side of the halves.
Tighten the nuts to hold the washer halves in place and tap the sleeve out.
If it is big enough that a (thin?) washer could fit under, get one the same diameter as the sleeve and cut it in two; cut out the centre section so each piece can be inserted and then placed under the sleeve, one each side..
Then put a long machine screw through the hole/gap between the pair of washer halves, with a nut on each side of the halves.
Tighten the nuts to hold the washer halves in place and tap the sleeve out.
01-20-24, 04:54 PM
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How thick is that gap under the sleeve?
If it is big enough that a (thin?) washer could fit under, get one the same diameter as the sleeve and cut it in two; cut out the centre section so each piece can be inserted and then placed under the sleeve, one each side..
Then put a long machine screw through the hole/gap between the pair of washer halves, with a nut on each side of the halves.
Tighten the nuts to hold the washer halves in place and tap the sleeve out.
If it is big enough that a (thin?) washer could fit under, get one the same diameter as the sleeve and cut it in two; cut out the centre section so each piece can be inserted and then placed under the sleeve, one each side..
Then put a long machine screw through the hole/gap between the pair of washer halves, with a nut on each side of the halves.
Tighten the nuts to hold the washer halves in place and tap the sleeve out.
01-20-24, 08:45 PM
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I find this to be useful in youe sisuation you can usually get it on sale
https://www.harborfreight.com/slide-...ing+puller+set
https://www.harborfreight.com/slide-...ing+puller+set
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