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Do pedals need to be serviced?

Old 09-22-21, 01:33 PM
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Do pedals need to be serviced?

I'm using Shimano SPD mountain bike pedals and have done "zero" maintenance on them in the last five years. Do I need to do anything special to keep them going for as long as possible?

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Old 09-22-21, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RockiesDad
I'm using Shimano SPD mountain bike pedals and have done "zero" maintenance on them in the last five years. Do I need to do anything special to keep them going for as long as possible?

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Old 09-22-21, 01:50 PM
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If it feels like they're adjusted properly and smooth, they're probably fine.

I use vintage pedals, mostly kkt or Campy. I always fully overhaul them when I first get them. And only service them if they lose their adjustment, like in a pedal strike.
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It depends on the pedal, as others have said. When I get a bike for general service, I do inspect pedals for bearing adjustment, and often recommend a re-build and relubrication.

If I'm selling a set, then I do service them beforehand.
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Shimano SPDs are very durable pedals and don't require a lot of maintenance. They do get to a point though, where an overhaul makes a noticeable difference. Over the summer I serviced two or three pairs that have been in use pretty constantly for about five or six years.
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If the axle turns smoothly and there's no play, they don't need service. I have some 35 year old Dura-Ace PD-7400 pedals that have never been serviced and they're just fine. Shimano included the special wrench to open and adjust the bearings, but I've never had to use it.
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