How To Service Mountain Bike Flat Pedals

Pedals take a lot of abuse when you're mountain biking. Here's how to service flats.
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A good set of pedals is a great investment. And, you want to keep these pedals working as well as possible. Servicing pedals isn't too difficult, doesn't require many specific tools and can be done at home. Neil shows you how in this video.
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[@HampyFour]

Thanks for this guy's, so far today I've serviced 2 sets of Superstar flats, 1 set of Fire Eye and 1 set of Nukeproof, all needed a bit of TLC and are running much smoother :)

[@Skreij]

Just used this to service the pedals on my '04 Kona Stinky, another great video guys, great job 👍🏼

[@Nando_]

I wouldn't apply degreaser on the roller bearing, because as you can't totaly wipe it out, the residual degreaser can destroy the new grease I recommend to use WD-40 instead degreaser... it will clean your roller bearing without mess with the new grease

[@jhowardsupporter]

That's why you leave it to dry afterwards. If you get bored you can even use a heat gun or hair dryer.

[@Nando_]

@@jhowardsupporter the liquid would evaporate but the solid not... that's why it's called residue

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@Nando_ Oh Brazilian? I know beija flor 😂 Brazil or Portugal cos it's the same language. Anyway my skates don't have residue with the cleaner, with the bike I'll use degreaser from the bike store and follow instructions.

[@Nando_]

@@jhowardsupporter BR! 😅 I use degreaser on my mountain bike chain, because it gets really dirt after every ride, and I always lub it again

[@turtleman190]

@@jhowardsupporter you're oven works great to dry bearings also that's what i used in my skateboarding days to dry my bearings after a deep clean

[@ReubenBeaton]

Was waiting all day for this video!

[@virkelie2]

How do you know when pedals need servicing? Even cheap plastic pedals seem to last forever.

[@lupo10]

I've got to say this KZbin channel is awesome. Thanks for all the effort, the videos are great.

[@jasoncross6151]

Good vid guys, simple and to the point. Surprised Mark didn't video bomb at the end like he usually does 😆

[@GiGaSzS]

First: thank you for instructable and another useful video. I have been riding with my Shimano PD-M324 pedals for some years now (2000-3000km) and I have discovered that they were spinning like "crazy". So I checked the spare part manual and decided to take them appart. And what happened!!! I cannot tighten the bolts back as I need special hex drivers to do that (50euro). I became really dissappointed with Shimano proprietary tools for repair as it is not the first time that I came across such situation with Shimano.

[@GiGaSzS]

Phoenix The driver is special as there are 2 in one. The driver is called TL-PD33. The pedals use 2 nuts which should be tightened together (one clockwise and other counterclockwise). I was able to hold the bottom nut with screwdriver and tighten the upper with hex driver, but I am still afraid I have not tightened enought and that one day the pedals will fall off!

[@Pertamax7-HD]

Thanks sir🎉

[@TheRHYSD]

I have FireEye Hot Candy pedals and after 2 months the left one is clicking and creaking when pedalling. But the right is fine. Would a clean and re grease be ok ?

[@gmbn]

Would be the best place to start.

[@Pienimusta]

I have 10e plastic bmx pedals. Just have washed them and after wash threw same teflon lubricate to them that I use to chains. Been great for 6 years. ^_^

[@lizziemcdonald1748]

can this service be done on any brand of flat pedals and if so can i replace any worn out bearings with any bearings that are the same or do they have to be for my pedals

[@tomaswarner9443]

These videos are so useful. I suggest a video of how to choose your mtb shoes-flat or clip. Liked commented and subscribed.

[@alexsg3553]

How do you know wich axle replacement to buy

[@iTzClarkiie]

My pedal took a whack and it clicks when put pressure from pedaling, new pedals or fixable?

[@gmbn]

+iTzClarkiieh You may have just damaged a bearing, which would be fixable. Neil

[@londontrialscat]

Mine needed a 9mm socket for the retaining bolt in the axle

[@anujkalmane680]

The axle of my pedal popped out and it doesn't go back in, I can see the bearings and it doesn't go back in, while pedalling someone's it gets stuck and the pedal come off. Is there anything I can do or should I just get new ones?

[@gmbn]

+Anuj Kalmane Hi Anuj, it is difficult to know without actually seeing the pedal. I suggest taking it to a bike shop for them to have a look.

[@Sfumature94]

Son shimano los componentes?

[@L11nX]

What grease do you use? Is it Castrol Red Rubber Grease?

[@arjds82]

Thank you very much!! Very nice video, very clear instructions.

[@Spazamazz]

What about clip in pedals? Please do shimano not crank brother ones

[@fuzzybuzzer]

What kind of grease do you use for this and general use?

[@guywing113]

that is an extremely complicated pedal

[@mutantbaby1672]

What kind of grease for pedals?

[@kdippy6]

Last thing i'd thought to service!

[@matijak4888]

Can I rebuild my stamp 3 pedals pls help my bearings are dead

[@jeffreystern9699]

My advice, re flat pedals? Go for Straitline De Facto pedals. So simple, so reliable. Maintenance is super simple.

[@lemuelyulo3250]

Does anyone here knows what's the size of the roller bearing? Thanks!

[@adcr_e]

Can you do a video on the best clipless pedals for beginners.

[@VitaminD8000]

time and shimano cheaper ones are good for beginners.

[@VitaminD8000]

but if you do downhill i have no idea what pedals you should use

[@MAGAIVER]

Aidan Stewart Depends on the kind of riding you do, most pedal should feel very similar as far clipping in and out. If you ride in dry conditions Shimano pedals are pretty good and last a long while, but if you ride in mud often, I`d go with crank brothers pedals, I had lots of problemas with my shimano pedals getting clogged with mud and not letting me clip in, and had better luck with egg beaters. Candy`s get clogged as well, but the mud around here is horrible and sticks to everything like cement.

[@andreshoyos6290]

Nice video guys!!

[@benbattista5035]

how often should I do this? I never do it and i have ridden the same pedals for almost 5 months lol

[@Domowoi2]

+Ben Battista When you feel some play in the pedal or when they don't spin nicely anymore. Depending on your riding conditions you should be able to get years on your bearings without an issue. Don't open them before something is up with them.

[@piersgritten2586]

+Ben Battista you will be able to feel the pedals wobbling on the axle and when you turn them you will be able to feel a sort of grinding sensation but as they said a couple of times a year is good

[@gmbn]

Ben Battista Hey Ben, You will be able to feel when the bearings need cleaning greasing etc I would say once a year should keep on top of them. Thanks for your comment. Marc

[@danielescaramuzza6173]

my crank brother 5050 3 have a minor play on the pedals, up and down and side to side, does anyone have the same thing???

[@gianlucadh5301]

My pedal has the same problem.Did you find any solution?

[@fatbikefreak5962]

I didn't know pedals could get flats....

[@nathanlaubscher9311]

Looking at buying these pedals for my hardtail any good reasons why i should

[@tomappelboam1765]

Get nukeproof ones. They're much cheaper and i find that they actually grip your foot more

[@camroberts9918]

Tom Appelboam I'm looking at getting nukeproof pedals what ones should I get

[@zachmitchell1468]

evo

[@bobfred202]

what grease do you use

[@lucasgauci]

What is that blue cleaning cloth you always use called??? I need to get some

[@gmbn]

Blue roll :)

[@Cortes19882012]

Flats ftw!

[@dirtshredder111]

what's up GMVN squad? thanks for all the smoking MTB tips! wish you guys were here 5 years ago and I need nothing and was suffering and all the other useless KZbin videos that would almost articulate what you guys are able to condensed and simplify. alright if they didn't give me a free t-shirt nothing well on to my text question. what are your guys's thoughts on paraffin wax for lubing chain in a very dry and dusty Southern California desert grit?

[@georgewhitemtb6726]

Great video

[@uelmtb1779]

your such a good youtuber

[@davidtamplin6730]

you're

[@whoareyou5774]

nice watch!

[@hrayrohanyan4498]

hi, do you know will this (Wellgo V8) fit to Cube Attention SL 2016? thanks

[@pixellord1]

Of course they do, all the bikes have the same pedal mounting point.

[@timdavis5108]

was there a video yesterday?

[@darrylbecker8626]

Usually Sunday doesn't have videos unless they have a bus tour

[@timdavis5108]

+XrpnX12 Gaming ah thanks :)

[@Mike-tg8pv]

what happened to yesterday's vid?

[@darrylbecker8626]

Usually Sunday doesn't have videos unless they have a bus tour

[@Mike-tg8pv]

oh ok thank you

[@zorrozorro42]

Couldn't you have chosen a pedal that is more typical of the genre, rather than that piece of nonsense?

[@cristianomastrojeni3879]

why dindn't i do this , i changed my pedals even f i could service them!!!!

[@JonathanPeterssonPiano]

That grease looks like jam

[@jbogert100]

Everything functions properly kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZbin. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!

[@joseulloa8769]

can I have a gmbn shirt

[@edt5276]

Great topic. Worst camera work ever!

[@dominicblondeau6874]

third

[@junishikawa1040]

3

[@miktara4019]

No, you can't call this video "service mountain bike flat pedals". It's a video about servicing that specific model of flat pedals. And who the hell knows what they are.

[@Maxroloxian]

Or you can buy a new pedal :)

[@yesdesu3045]

just use plastic pedals .if broken throw them away and buy a new one hahah.i have cb flat pedals tho