Tools required to change bottom bracket

fletch

Hey guys....about September of last year, I replaced my bottom bracket, chain, casette and two front cogs. My bottom bracket has already started to rattle around and I dropped it off to my LBS and they said it needs replacing (after less than 6 months :eek:)
Anyway, I want to tackle it myself so I was just wondering what tools would I need? I checked with the manufacturer and this is the type of bottom bracket I need.
So what tools do I need?

seamus

You will need:
A long 8mm allen key (like 8 inches or longer) to remove and install the crank bolts
A medium adjustable spanner for a couple of things
A crank remover
A bottom bracket tool (note that you can get these much cheaper without the big handle on them)

Since the combined cost of all of these tools is about €40, I would recommend stretching a little further and getting this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40997

It has all the tools you need to change the BB, plus a lot more.

kenmc

you'll need a crank extractor to get the pedals off that square taper, and you'll need a shimano bottom bracket tool e.g. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27037

Edwardius

Crank puller, spanner (or allen key/socket), splined BB removal tool, grease. You can get them all from CRC.

Edit: Bahahahaha, that was quick!

fletch

seamus wrote: »

Since the combined cost of all of these tools is about €40, I would recommend stretching a little further and getting this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40997

It has all the tools you need to change the BB, plus a lot more.

Thanks Seamus....went for the set as I'm sure some of the other tools will come in handy and I like having everything neat in the case rather than tools lying around.