MKS Pedal Plug Removal
06-27-21, 12:56 PM
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KKT Pedal Plug Removal
Hi, I have some pedals here in need of repacking (KKT SMX) which have a plastic endplug one on end. It is keyed for a large screwdriver or quarter and turns slightly when twisted with one of those tools. It doesn't appear to be threaded and only turns 1/8th of a turn at best. Anyone else ever pull one of these plugs off without ruining it? I welcome input on those experienced with this or other similar plugs.
06-27-21, 01:20 PM
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turn the plug until it's loose then try tapping on the threaded spindle until ...hopefully...the plug falls out
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There's a good chance the pedal metal is inhibiting the plug from pulling out. Spray the plug with wd40 while twisting the plug. A pick tool might be needed to coach it out in the process.
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I suspect that the end cap is a press fit, not threaded. I would use a sharpened spoke as a prick to wedge the plug out around the circumference. Andy
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In my experience with MKS AR-2 EZY pedals, the end plugs (image attached) are press-fit. They look like there should be a tool to remove them, but a sharp pick or small thin-bladed screwdriver is required. These can be removed a number of times without being destroyed, but they eventually need to be replaced. They are available, though sadly I used to get them from Harris Cyclery.
If there is an official tool for removing this end cap, it has thus far eluded me!
If there is an official tool for removing this end cap, it has thus far eluded me!
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Another option, which I did on my first pair of now discontinued Speedplay Frogs, is to drill a 1/16 or 3/32"
hole through the center of the plastic and use a "needle" injector to inject grease until it extrudes from the
spindle side. Then find a 3-4mm long #2 self tapping screw to plug the hole. More recent Frogs came
with such a screw in the end cap, but the ones sold in 2000 did not. Note needle injector is not literal
but the type with ~1/8" diameter tube with conical tip that screws onto a standard grease dispenser,
any auto store will have them.
Of course grease injection might also pop the plug out.
hole through the center of the plastic and use a "needle" injector to inject grease until it extrudes from the
spindle side. Then find a 3-4mm long #2 self tapping screw to plug the hole. More recent Frogs came
with such a screw in the end cap, but the ones sold in 2000 did not. Note needle injector is not literal
but the type with ~1/8" diameter tube with conical tip that screws onto a standard grease dispenser,
any auto store will have them.
Of course grease injection might also pop the plug out.
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07-01-21, 09:19 AM
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I removed the end plug by forcing it off with a small flat bladed screwdriver and thankfully with minimal damage to either piece. It looks like the plug is designed to turn off as indicated by the ramped & tapered keying on the plug and corresponding mated design imprinted into the pedal body. I haven't tried turning the plug off on the other pedal but will experiment and see if it does indeed work that way. I'll update this thread after that happens.
