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How To Rebuild The Vortex Composite Pedals

Trail One Components Vortex Pedal Rebuild 

The TrailOne Components Vortex Pedal is a high quality platform pedal designed for riders who demand precision, traction, and durability. Over time, the internal bearings and seals can wear, causing roughness or play in the pedal. Using the official Vortex Pedal Rebuild Kit, a couple of tools, you can restore your pedals to like-new performance.

This guide provides clear, step by step instructions to disassemble, clean, and rebuild your Vortex pedals.

Tools and Materials Needed: 

  • Vortex Pedal Rebuild Kit 

  • 8mm allen 

  • 6mm allen 

  • 8mm socket with appropriate ratchet / torque wrench 

  • 9mm socket

  • Hammer 

  • Pick 

  • Punch 

  • Grease 

  • Rag or cloth 


Disassembly 

Step 1: Remove End Cap 

  • Use a 6mm allen wrench to unscrew the end cap counter clockwise 

  • This exposes the internals of the pedal and the 8mm nut holding the axle together 


Step 2: Remove nut and spindle 

  • Use a 8mm socket to unscrew the nut. 

  • NOTE: Driveside pedal nut is silver and reverse threaded (clockwise unscrew) and non-drive nut is black and standard threaded (counterclockwise unscrew) 

  • Remove the nut and small washer behind the nut 

  • Remove the spindle from the pedal 


Step 4: Punch out bearing and bushing

  • Use a pick to remove the rubber seal on the other side of the pedal 

  • Keep organized and note the order of parts for correct reassembly 

  • Use a 6mm allen and hammer to remove the internal bearing

  • On the opposite end of the pedal, use a punch and hammer to remove the metal bushing

  • Again, note the orientation of parts 


Reassembly 

Step 5: Install Bushing 

  • Organize the new parts from the rebuild kit

  • Grease and press in the metal bushing with a 9mm socket. Use a hammer to carefully seat it all the way in the pedal body 

  • Insert the rubber seal into the pedal body 

Step 6: Install Bearing and Spindle 

  • Grease the bearing. Using a 8mm socket and hammer, gently press in the bearing. This is the side with internal threads in the pedal body. 

  • Add grease to the pedal spindle and insert spindle 

  • Add washer and nut. Tighten till snug

  • Install end cap and torque to 5 Nm 

Final Check 

Spin the pedal by hand to ensure smooth, consistent rotation.
If resistance or noise is present, double-check the bearing seating, grease amount, and orientation of parts.

Note: On lip of the pedal spindle shoulder by the main threads, non-drive side is indicated by a groove and drive-side is solid

Your Trail One Vortex Pedals should now spin smoothly and feel as solid as new. Regular maintenance and occasional rebuilds will keep them performing at their best for years of riding.

 

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