SIDI Heal Replacement Problem
02-09-17, 11:31 AM
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SIDI Heal Replacement Problem
So I picked up a pair of SIDI shoes cheap. They're used. The reason they're so cheap, the heals are worn out. I tried to unscrew the Phillips head screw, but it's been worn down some and I can't get a good purchase with any of my Phillips head screw drivers. I know I can't be the only one who's had this issue. So how has anyone gone about getting that screw removed so they can get the old heal off to replace it?
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02-09-17, 11:54 AM
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Use an EZ-out. It's kind of like a reverse threaded tap. Costs about $8 for a cheap set of them which will be fine for what you need, and takes two seconds to use.
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Or if you don't have a saw, maybe you can cut/break off the remaining piece of heel protector and get the screw out by using pliers or a vice grips to turn it.
02-09-17, 03:41 PM
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Dremel a slot. The end result will be the same as a hacksaw - just less chance of slotting the carbon/plastic sole from an oversized tool.
02-09-17, 05:55 PM
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Looks to me like the screw head is packed with dirt. Take something sharp and pointy and scrape all that crap out. Then try a #1, #2, and #3 phillips head to see which gives you the best purchase after you've gotten all the crap out of there.
02-09-17, 06:09 PM
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I've had this problem regularly. To date, I've had success taking a knife to the remainder of the heel around the screw and slowly cutting it away from the screw head. That's the solution suggested by indyfabz above (#4). It's quite an effort but once enough has been removed I can get a grip on the screw head with some pliers. A small turn to unfreeze the screw is usually enough that a screwdriver can then be used.
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That's what I do. And the one or two times it didn't work, I brought it to my LBS and they were able to do it successfully in less than 30 seconds.
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02-10-17, 12:02 PM
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For the first try pick out all the dirt, then place the screwdriver and give it a whack with a hammer. It will seat better and loosen the screw. On cleats save the worst for last and then rotate the whole cleat. Use a fresh bit not some old worn out screwdriver.
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