Shimano Square Taper Bottom Bracket Removal Guide

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  • @fuzzblightyear145
    @fuzzblightyear145 2 месяца назад +9

    it's all smiles when the BB is new, clean and shiny. Trying to remove a 20yr old Trek BB...😫😫

  • @whiskeytangopapa1232
    @whiskeytangopapa1232 11 дней назад +1

    Finally a good video on how to do this for the most common bikes. Thanks.

  • @user-rz4wp4ub8t
    @user-rz4wp4ub8t 11 месяцев назад +14

    Thank you so much bro. You did help me a lot by explaining all the steps with clarity. I was finally able to remove my bike crankset and bottom bracket on my own without taking it to a repair shop for the first time in my life. Thank you so much once again. God Bless you.

  • @iand3028
    @iand3028 3 месяца назад +3

    Best bottom bracket design ever. Shimano last for ages.

  • @eggy77
    @eggy77 2 года назад +6

    I always find it useful to watch a video before removing the bottom bracket just to jog my memory on how to do it, especially regarding what unscrews clockwise, I don't think I'll ever remember that without checking first 😁 at least with experience things get easier.
    I'll always remember the first time I tried to remove the BB and how stiff the drive side was to remove, bought about 3 or 4 different tools off Amazon, ended up buying a clamp to hold the socket and ratchet in place as in my experience it can easily slip out of the BB splines when applying force.

  • @josephbuzzetta2661
    @josephbuzzetta2661 10 месяцев назад +2

    Clear and concise instructions...best video on bottom bracket removal on RUclips!

  • @leesmith5729
    @leesmith5729 3 года назад +2

    Removing the Cable clamp grub screws!! Yaaasss. Diamond geezer. Was stumped for about 2 hours trying to get the bloody thing out, literally fell out when I removed the grub screws! Thanks!!

  • @victorm8778
    @victorm8778 3 года назад +30

    Yes really clear explanation showing ALL the steps - much appreciated. I now feel more confident giving it a go. It was all a bit of a mystery before this video. got plenty of time during Covid lockdown to take my time and hopefully finally get rid of my creaking bottom bracket.

    • @XxModernxGamersxX
      @XxModernxGamersxX 3 года назад +1

      and did it solve the creaking BB?

    • @tromeos
      @tromeos 2 месяца назад

      @enriqueamaya3883 will he repair my bike for free?

  • @parkarlsson7955
    @parkarlsson7955 2 года назад +9

    Great and straight forward video and explanation! Also nice that you took the time explaining the need to undo the cable lead screw.

  • @triathlondude6244
    @triathlondude6244 3 года назад +4

    Thanks. Find these enormously helpful

  • @driftadvocate1839
    @driftadvocate1839 Год назад +1

    you are such a blessing! i keep coming back to you videos and finding what i need. thank you!

  • @larsmadsen8678
    @larsmadsen8678 16 дней назад +1

    Lovely. Got the threads side mixed. This video was very helpful.

  • @zer0kelvin212
    @zer0kelvin212 4 дня назад

    Thank you so much for the video. For a difficult to remove crank, I strapped the crank arn to the frame's down tube for leverage.

  • @RichDavey
    @RichDavey 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant straight forward taken your time explaining. Gonna get mine apart now. Thanks for uploading 👍😊

  • @bdgiant
    @bdgiant Год назад +2

    Thank you for this video! I appreciate you walking through every step. I’m restoring an old bike and had no idea how to deal with a tapered square crank. There are a million hallowtech vids.

  • @jeredjanoh
    @jeredjanoh Год назад +1

    Clear, all steps explained, dangers explained and circumventions clearly explained
    Well build, the tutorial

  • @jungletension2835
    @jungletension2835 3 года назад +4

    Thanks great video totally explains why my crank arms won't come off the way I was trying it.

  • @nadurtha8536
    @nadurtha8536 3 года назад +10

    Good tip; If you accidently strip your threads. Use a bearing/gear pulley, probably the best alternative method of removing stubborn square taper cranks!

    • @dbattleaxe
      @dbattleaxe Год назад

      It also helps to have a high quality puller tool. I tried to remove mine with a low quality one that came with a tool kit and half the threads on the puller and crank ended up being stripped. Tried the gear puller and couldn't get enough force. Luckily a higher quality puller was able to engage the remaining threads. My crank was on there so tightly that I had to use a hammer on my wrench to get it to turn. The amount of force with the mechanical advantage on the screw must have been ridiculous. I'd been hit by a car on my crank several years before and it must have forced the crank up the taper much harder than it should have been. Sometimes you can get buy with cheap tools, but this is one tool where using a cheap one can cause permanent damage and a major headache, so I highly recommend the few dollars extra for one made with better harder steel.

  • @MTBeginner-
    @MTBeginner- 3 года назад +2

    Great video, explained very clearly. My Carrera Subway 1 has this type of bb. My road bike and my mountain bike have Shimano Hollowtech ll which means I can now remove and install the bb’s on all three bikes!
    Thank you.

  • @Sonofsun001
    @Sonofsun001 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video, in particular the way to loosen the bracket, I didn't know whether to loosen anti clockwise or clockwise. Very clear and I wouldn't have guessed it was different depending on which side.
    Cheers

  • @Mr4thetruth
    @Mr4thetruth Год назад +1

    Nice video with invaluable tips. That's a seriously large professional tool you are using! Thank you.

  • @ashdirector-glengallbridge9308
    @ashdirector-glengallbridge9308 2 года назад +2

    Amazing work mate, many thanks for showing and explaining in such a simple Way ...!! :)

  • @andrewphillips5882
    @andrewphillips5882 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant! Very clear - just wish I'd watched this before attempting it. Now at least I know where I was going wrong and can hopefully put it right...

  • @ernestonuevo9074
    @ernestonuevo9074 2 года назад +1

    Excellent instructional video, as always!!! 5 thumbs up!

  • @Jhpc399
    @Jhpc399 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, all the way from Bulgaria!

  • @HB-yq8gy
    @HB-yq8gy Год назад +1

    Thank you sir! You did an excellent tutorial now I feel confident.

  • @crimsonhawk467
    @crimsonhawk467 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Best video for removing bottom bracket

  • @cycleSCUBA
    @cycleSCUBA Год назад

    Nice one. That's been a great help. Got the bearing out now and awaiting the new one. 👍

  • @tahmoresgholamipour4981
    @tahmoresgholamipour4981 3 года назад +1

    great video and excellent for the bicycle training class and people like me never repair bicycles.

  • @mojeff314
    @mojeff314 11 месяцев назад

    Great video. Very helpful so I understand how it works and to successfully replace the bottom bracket. Now to hope I didn't damage my crankset when I decided a mallet was the proper tool.

  • @markbeard500
    @markbeard500 2 года назад +1

    Excellent clear informative. Gonna have a go myself. Many thanks

  • @VCanisMajorisY
    @VCanisMajorisY 2 года назад +1

    What a fantastic delivery

  • @Joan-ot9nf
    @Joan-ot9nf 2 года назад +1

    What a great tutorial 👌 Thank you so much.

  • @rogerhill4427
    @rogerhill4427 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the “Drive side” clue, “Left hand thread”. Clockwise to undo!

  • @ordnanceant2254
    @ordnanceant2254 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the clear instructions very useful

  • @brianthomas819
    @brianthomas819 3 года назад +3

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @ridefast0
    @ridefast0 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks, and here is a helpful hint - some crank puller tools come with a size adapter for different crank types, you need to be certain whether you need to use it in your application otherwise threads can get stripped! (don't ask how I know! ☹)

  • @TenaciousTO
    @TenaciousTO 2 года назад +1

    Great video and explanation. Thanks for the help, managed to do it!

  • @hesgone6699
    @hesgone6699 Год назад +1

    Very good video. I didn't know that the drive side and non-drive side come off in different rotational directions. Like pedals. Thanks!

  • @the_trooper_72
    @the_trooper_72 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video,. Your vids have come in help before so thank you!! 🤘🏻😎

  • @kthup
    @kthup Год назад +1

    Great clear video thanks. Will help me to replace mine in future

  • @dcfunnies4281
    @dcfunnies4281 4 года назад +2

    great video! thanks!

  • @mikepetergumball8337
    @mikepetergumball8337 Год назад +1

    Excellent video. Thanks .

  • @oboqoo
    @oboqoo 3 года назад +1

    Great, thanks. Good presentation

  • @rochester212
    @rochester212 Месяц назад +1

    Great video, thanks.

  • @boybakalismyname4515
    @boybakalismyname4515 3 года назад +2

    noice video so helpful, thank you!

  • @united3689
    @united3689 8 месяцев назад +1

    thx for vid mate great explanation

  • @Jasonlimitless
    @Jasonlimitless 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video thank you

  • @plastikbertrand
    @plastikbertrand 2 года назад +1

    Excellent Sir, thank you.

  • @showze21
    @showze21 Год назад +1

    thanks, im going to over haul the bbs on my wife`s and mine cruiser hardtail bikes. they came with cheap square taper bb components, and its best to upgrade sooner than later, before everything gets frozen

  • @zangl2955
    @zangl2955 2 месяца назад +2

    Best accent ever

  • @DragonFly3184
    @DragonFly3184 3 года назад +1

    Very informative thank you for taking the time explaining in a step by step guide 👍

  • @tommi1260
    @tommi1260 2 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot, mine came off without a hitch due to your video.

  • @accyclaret
    @accyclaret 3 года назад +2

    Excellent thanks

  • @Fudders
    @Fudders Год назад +1

    That's great, thanks mate. I wasn't sure which side was clockwise/anti-clockwise.
    BTW, I think your cat wants (or wanted) feeding near the end of the vid! 😄🐈‍⬛

  • @andyr4611
    @andyr4611 2 года назад +16

    Thanks, I can never remember which way these things unscrew, one tip though, use the crank bolt and an appropriately sized washer to press the bb removal tool into the splines and hold it in place while unscrewing, especially if using a 32mm spanner .

  • @richardperry9642
    @richardperry9642 2 года назад +1

    You Sir Are A Fecking Legend Hero Top Man Thank You 😊 🚴‍♀️

  • @amjedhussain7954
    @amjedhussain7954 2 года назад +1

    Thank you good information

  • @johnneira
    @johnneira 8 месяцев назад +1

    That was perfect !

  • @cordbauer9038
    @cordbauer9038 Год назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @dagobaker
    @dagobaker Год назад

    great video
    im guessing diff bikes require diff tools to get that initial cap off?

  • @LarsKallin
    @LarsKallin Год назад

    Really helpful for me

  • @InCountry6970
    @InCountry6970 2 года назад +1

    Thanks mate !

  • @Mi6AgentSavileMBE.
    @Mi6AgentSavileMBE. 2 года назад

    I just took my mine off yesterday, finger bolster and an angle grinder did the trick. Lol.
    Most of my tools are on the job, so I had to improvise.

  • @Ruaridh_ONeil
    @Ruaridh_ONeil Год назад +1

    Cheers mate 👍

  • @kobir2729
    @kobir2729 2 года назад +1

    Great video. I believe my bike needs a 68-120mm bottom bracket. If I get a 68-122.5mm would it be a problem?

  • @GreenJimll
    @GreenJimll 2 года назад +1

    Good video. I'm used to older bikes, so this was handy for checking the procedure on more modern (post 1970!) bottom brackets.

  • @tigerc572
    @tigerc572 3 года назад

    do you have a video on how to fix wonky bottom bracket, especially square tapered one? thanks

  • @user-kc7kg4zf8s
    @user-kc7kg4zf8s 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @livinlarge1247
    @livinlarge1247 Год назад +1

    Great Video! Thx!
    --What is your favorive B/B?

  • @solowsharmy5782
    @solowsharmy5782 2 года назад +1

    Thanks! 👍

  • @randy1817
    @randy1817 6 месяцев назад

    Does the inside of the crank seat up against the chain stabilizer collar on the Shimano un300 BB?

  • @sami-faisal
    @sami-faisal 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Vedio

  • @K.V.P14
    @K.V.P14 Год назад

    Great video , could anyone point me in the right direction for a kit with those tools in ? ( the crank puller with handle and the large ' splined ' socket ? )
    Thanks

  • @sorbetingle
    @sorbetingle 4 месяца назад

    Hi...is it possible to put an old cotter pin style bearing and cup into that bottom bracket where you just removed the cartridge? Ty

  • @JakobusVdL
    @JakobusVdL 5 месяцев назад

    Cheers Lee, really clear instructions. Are those 'specilised tools' (for pullling the crank arms off, and removing the cartridge) easily available?
    Also are the square tapered cartiridges available as spares, or are they outdated tech?

  • @artshot7613
    @artshot7613 3 года назад +2

    Found this very helpful, my bike is making what I can only describe as a “clunk” noise coming from my left side that only happens when I put power into it when going up hill, I’ve swapped out my pedals and regreased my crank bolts, noise is still there, I’m thinking something might be loose with my bottom bracket, but when I pull and push on my cranks, there is no wriggle or give, so it’s not obviously loose.
    Think it’s new bottom bracket time?

    • @sjkp7538
      @sjkp7538 2 года назад

      My guy got ghosted 😭

  • @santanaff1
    @santanaff1 4 года назад

    I have a Carrera Kraken that I can't untied the bottom bracket... Any advice?

  • @mankihonda983
    @mankihonda983 Год назад

    In one cheapo kids bike i was parting out the extractor ripped the threads from the sprocket side crank. I wasn't even using much torque on it. I don't know what crappy alloy it was but it just gave out. Well i paid pennies for the entire bike and still got the frame parts i wanted for my project so not that big of a loss.

  • @monkeymagic4555
    @monkeymagic4555 9 месяцев назад

    Hi hoping you can help I have whats looks like much and such the same set up except the pedals fit via multi spline (seems rare as cant find a video on exact set up all be it it is still shimano)should the bottom bracket nuts still be the same principle? got the non drive side off and it was like your one plastic but the drive side ones very very tight tried it both ways can you possibly confirm from what i said if it should be anti clockwise (turn right to slacken) like your one here? (presuming you can picture the exact bottom bracket/pedal fitment set up I am talking about) ?

  • @m2895
    @m2895 Год назад

    Pleased to have found this, didn't realise the drive side came out clockwise but in any case, my bottom bracket is not budging, not even with my impact gun (although it is an electric one so may just be shite).

  • @JUSSTTIINFU3K
    @JUSSTTIINFU3K 3 года назад +12

    Any chance of a list of tools required?

    • @juliomolina8858
      @juliomolina8858 Год назад +2

      So I just got back from the bike shop and asked the same question.
      -8mm Hex tool
      -crank puller
      -bottom bracket remover
      There may be some variance in tool size depending on your bikes specs. 🤷🏻‍♂️
      But for a standard square tapered BB, these are all the tools you need.
      Plus some bike grease.
      Hope this helps.

    • @denniswhite4548
      @denniswhite4548 Год назад

      @@juliomolina8858 👍👌

  • @junkmail1416
    @junkmail1416 Год назад +1

    Awesome! And a fellow Bristolian?

  • @DDGB08
    @DDGB08 Год назад +1

    Nice

  • @leonf.7893
    @leonf.7893 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video. It looks like I have one of these. My square taper bar is loose. It "wiggles" a lot. Is there a way to tighten it, or do you just replace the whole thing?

    • @FreeToCycle
      @FreeToCycle  3 года назад +1

      They are a sealed unit! you just replace the whole thing.

  • @Kevin-ke2lk
    @Kevin-ke2lk Год назад +1

    thank you for contributing despite your disability. You go bud!

  • @WingmanLive
    @WingmanLive 2 месяца назад

    I have a altus 94/95 on there but ive noticed a clank sound coming from the bottom bracket, im ok taking all apart and have tools, but im thinking should i get a deore xt bottom bracket to replace it and if i do will i still be able to run my altus chainset untill i can upgrade fully to a XT chainset? Or if the bottom bracket turns out to be ok could i just put a XT streight on there?

  • @iroj3241
    @iroj3241 3 месяца назад

    So how do they wear out if they're sealed ,do the bearings still wear out I suppose ?

  • @jonienglish3231
    @jonienglish3231 3 года назад

    just picked up a USED 1994 Parkpre mtb : AL-U MAX
    Plastic Piece Broke off - BUT on the DRIVE SIDE !!!!!
    and the STEEL is on the NON DRIVE SIDE !!!!!!!!!
    i Think the Bloke INSTALLED it in REVERSE CROSSED THREADED the NON DRIVE SIDE
    WILL TRY HEAT Tommorow

  • @diluczhongli3340
    @diluczhongli3340 Месяц назад

    Does it matter which crank puller? I never took mine off & turned it as tight as itll go but it wont come off

  • @Sciron
    @Sciron 3 года назад +2

    Can I have links to these products?

  • @digdouglasdig
    @digdouglasdig Месяц назад

    One thing he didn't point out is that you need to use the right crank puller because there are two sizes. The inner piece needs to fit inside the square hole of the crank to push against the square rod of the bottom bracket.

  • @blacky9043
    @blacky9043 2 года назад

    Anybody have a link to buy these specific tools? Thanks

  • @craigbrown6430
    @craigbrown6430 4 года назад +2

    Could you fit a hollow tech 2 bottom bracket to replace the square taper?

    • @FreeToCycle
      @FreeToCycle  4 года назад +1

      Yes straight swap!

    • @craigbrown6430
      @craigbrown6430 4 года назад +2

      Free To Cycle
      Great. That’s my plan. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @vadlme
    @vadlme 4 года назад +4

    Can you write a list of tools that you used in the video (marking)

  • @georgejackson119
    @georgejackson119 2 года назад

    Is it possible to do this without the tool?

  • @saimoniq.rtuinamata8761
    @saimoniq.rtuinamata8761 Год назад

    When I tighten my bottom bracket the spindle cannot move,what could be the problem?.

  • @Spacegoat92
    @Spacegoat92 4 года назад +2

    Can you rebuild these? I have a bent spindle on mine and i'd rather fix it than put a whole new cartridge in it.

    • @bikerepairs8867
      @bikerepairs8867 3 года назад +1

      Bent spindle would be better if your replace it

  • @dalpal1370
    @dalpal1370 8 месяцев назад

    what are the names of the tools used and where do i get them?

  • @gavinneale6651
    @gavinneale6651 4 года назад

    Hi, help please, I have Ultegra R8000 group set on my 2019 Giant TCR pro1, I have noted that the cranks are slight stiff to turn, when I loosen slightly the adjustment cap there will spin freely, if I reset pre load as per Shimano fitting instructions they are back to being slightly stiff to turn.
    Your thoughts would be very much appreciated
    Thanks

    • @FreeToCycle
      @FreeToCycle  4 года назад +1

      Gavin, the plastic nut on the non drive side is only supposed to be tightened to between 0.7 - 1.5nm so basically just nipped up, the two hex bolts on the crank arm are then tightened to hold the arm in place. If you over tighten the plastic nut it will cause load on the bearings and they will feel tight to turn by hand. Hope that helps!!

    • @gavinneale6651
      @gavinneale6651 4 года назад +1

      Thanks for your prompt response, I will readjust as you suggested, I checked both bearings and they are silky smooth so the issue must be the preload, many thanks