pedals squeaks ..

[Brommyboy]

The BB has screw caps either side: you need the special tool for these, different for various types of BB. The LH side is a normal thread but the RH side is a LH thread!!!!

 

[fossyant]

Don't go using hammers etc - get the correct tools, otherwise it will end in tears !!

 

[Ticktockmy]

Understand where you are coming from when you say if the BB needs attention take it to you're local LBS.. But l thought l would give it a go first and see if l'm capable of doing this job..
l have took the pedals off and cleaned and grease the threads and put them back on but the squeaking is still there So l have now taken a plastic cover off the crankarm (Not chainside) and undone a 15mm bolt that holds the crankarm to the BB axle but the crankarm will not come off.. l've tryed levering and hammer on the crankarm to get it off but it will not budge..
l want to get the crankarm off so l can undo the cover that holds the BB in so l can grease it, any suggestions how l can get the crankarm off and the cover on the bottom brackets.

Levering and hammering on the crankarm will only put sidewards pressure on the bearings of the BB, your little squeak will become a big squeak or even worse, unless you are prepared to purchase the correct tools then take it to your LBS, the more damage you do the bigger the smile on the face of the LBS guy when you end up taking it to him.

 

[Ticktockmy]

As a after thought I once had a squeak which I though was from the pedals or BB, having stripped it all down re-greased it, it turned out to be the seat post and the saddle enjoying a little fun with me.

 

[ray316]

Been out on the bike this morning and noticed the squeaking noise only comes on downward pressure on the cogs/gear side, no noise at all in rotation on the left side..