Mike-H Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Hi Any ideas on how to remove a wheel head that is “stuck” in place, due to lack of maintenance? Also, how do others remove a breaking that is a very tight fit on the drive shaft? As always, any advice is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 What brand and model of wheel is it? Different wheels sometimes need different approaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-H Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Hi Neil I think that almost all the wheels, I’ve been to, to repair, (approx 30) have the head stuck on! Luckily, they have all been, motor, belt drive, electrical, etc faults & removal of the head was not needed. But I just wondered if anybody had any advice or tips, so that I don’t crack the aluminium/alloy head! Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEP Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 I once had to remove some stuck wheel heads in the classroom where I used to teach. They were Pacifica Wheels. We were advised by Laguna to put on some sturdy and grippy work gloves. Make sure all the set screws were loose or removed. Then have a strong person grab the wheel head with the gloves on, and twist counter clockwise while also stepping on the pedal. It worked! Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 There are several attachments. Some wheel heads are keyed on. The driveshaft on mine has a taper that fits into the wheel head, which is held captive by a perpendicular pin. ...the stratagems for loosening depend on the attachment... Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Mike-H said: But I just wondered if anybody had any advice or tips, so that I don’t crack the aluminium/alloy head! Pickle fork is a common automotive tool for tight spaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-H Posted July 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Thanks for the great ideas….. hopefully at least one will work, for me. Cheers Mike Hulk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Penetrating oil, liquids that dissolve corrosion/rust (e.g. LiquidWrench) can be helpful, again, depending. Judiciously applied heat can be helpful, again, it depends! Babs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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