Best way to remove pedal caps?

[midschooljon]

I've got a few sets of pedals that I want to do spindle swaps on. Problem is they have push in plastic end caps and I can't see how to remove them without causing damage. Anyone got any suggestions?

[Jaan]

Magic

[GavinDavis]

Magic

Youve spent too much time talking to devilock 

[not johndub71]

Usually, theres a small cut out, but either way, your cap is gonna get trashed. New caps time if ya want it new. You could drill a centre hole, and make a pin in the shape of a L. Pop it in and pul out. Other option is  A T T A C K.

[Betty]

I just use a couple of small screwdrivers and gently does it 

[dordymush]

what mark said^^^^^
i bought a set of them micro screw drivers out the pound shop and they work spot on.

[bobbbbsy]

stanley it far back and lever it out. you ll never see the mark once refitted if you do it right . practice on some shitters  

[oldschoolace]

I would have thought a good soak in hot water to soften them them a couple of stout wooden toothpicks/skewers would do the trick 

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

might be worth a try ? but you know the rubber helps unscrew jam jar lids, with the grip and twisting action - quite a few caps unscrew - might be worth a shot ? 

[midschooljon]

Cheers guys. I'll have a go at it and see which way works best. 

[stevesredvxr]

Have a word with sbd as he's done a few pedals for me recently and the end caps are with the spindles and bearings in a little bag and aren't damaged at all.

Not even a mark.