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I need to service and or replace the Raceface ISIS drive bottom bracket on my bike.
I have the drive side crank removed, abd even have the drive side BB cup off...however I am unable to get the other (non drive side) crank arm off, the bracket bolt will not budge. And I can not get the drive out.... what do I do?
Soak it overnight with a good penetrating oil, give it a sharp tap once in a while. Try again make sure to use correct size allan wrench a longer ratchet wrench is better. Maybe using a 6 inch piece of conduit pipe over the allan wrench will give you a better hand hold, if you do not have a socket set and allan bits.
If you have a butane torch try heating the arm and shaft, that may help.
If all else fails you can drill it out using progressively larger drill bits and collapse it when just a thin shell remains.
Should not need to do that.
Never Give Up!!!
6" inch, try 6ft water or gas pipe and have someone hold the bike for you. its what I use on that and pedals, works every time. longer the better. stronger than conduit if is stuck that bad
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PK you are a brute. With a 6 foot pipe you will turn that bike into a pretzel. :-) not to mention snap the bolt........
Never Give Up!!!
(04-17-2014, 02:22 AM)GeorgeET Wrote: PK you are a brute. With a 6 foot pipe you will turn that bike into a pretzel. :-) not to mention snap the bolt........
Good one George! Lol. works great, it is a 2 person job though. been using the same pipe for years. my wife uses the pipe while I hold it and the bike in place. What you do not want to do is smack the allen wrench with a hammer. The long pipe gives tons of leverage, it bows a bit then "pop" it is loose. I do admit having a solid work stand does help
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