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monkian

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Removing Shimano DX Caps
« on: January 03, 2017, 03:51 PM »
I saw this question crop up on FB so just thought this might be useful ;)

Soak pedal ends in hot water. Try to twist off anti-clockwise (as much as possible) with matchsticks or knock-up a simple tool with panel-pins. If needed prise out with No.10 feeler gauge. Once you can see one of the slots on the inside of the cap, just pop it out with something like a dart end :)






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Re: Removing Shimano DX Caps
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2017, 05:29 PM »
Nice One  8)

Cheers for sharing, got a pair of Odyssey pedals needing a service which I could probably use the same process on.

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Re: Removing Shimano DX Caps
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2017, 06:12 PM »
That's a great idea with the panel pins .
The only problem is the caps just turn inside the threads due to the slight damage when we use to chuck the bike to the floor which caused the metal lip on the edge of the threads to get damaged. I use a stanley blade to slightly remove the scrapes of metal.
With this panel pin tool use a pair of nose pliers to help remove.. fistblump
« Last Edit: January 03, 2017, 06:16 PM by Ady »
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monkian

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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2017, 07:48 PM »
Nice one Brian. I hope it helps mate. I like the idea of using the pliers on the pins Ady. That could work as well ;)

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Re: Removing Shimano DX Caps
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2017, 08:10 PM »
I used the long nosed pliers a few years back and seem to remember them chewing in to the cap because their not at 90 degree to the cap. The panel pins like yours will work better as their both 90 degrees and the heads should spread the force more evenly

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Re: Removing Shimano DX Caps
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2017, 06:21 PM »
The soak is so important. I've left mine under the running hot water for some time with washing up liquid rubbed in at intervals. Then my trusted dx cap removal tool.
I like Adys idea as an addition to your method too.

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Re: Removing Shimano DX Caps
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2017, 11:22 PM »
Great tips
I wrecked a really good set trying to get them out sadly

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