SnoBear Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 OK, so I feel a bit silly asking this, but I have not been able to find any info on this subject. Is there a need to service Intec heels? I have been riding my Intec heels for 4 years approximately 20-30 days a year. They work great still but I have had to walk through a few dirt parking lots. I just want to keep them working well (and safe). Any thoughts?? Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I might have an opinion on this shortly because just the other day I opened one up and some parts sprung out all over the place. Seconds later my 3 year old called out for me and the stuff still sits there on my bench in the basement. Somehow I think she saved me, we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike g. Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 carver'c almanac, will have pictures of the intec heel taken apart. so you can see how to put it back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0hn Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Fin may be the best one to answer, but I'm pretty sure you'll be OK as long as the internals are sufficiently lubed and the cables are not frayed. I recently had two heels apart and they were fine. Nothing gets inside.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I took mine apart and lubed everything with white grease after 2 seasons of use, but now looking back it was overkill and unnecessary, invest your time into thoroughly inspecting the cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I've never had an issue, but I change the heels every 5 years or so to limit my risk. I also carry an old cable around as if I get a breakage in Canada then I'm going to be scratting around for a replacement. The outer gets banged up a lot but still works; the inners seem to run for ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoBear Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Replacement heels for step-in systems come with M5 mm screws with a Phillips or pozidriv head that is highly susceptible to stripping. You can replace them with hex socket cap screws. The hex socket cap will take a 4 mm hex key. M5 / 20mm - stainless http://www.alpinecarving.com/parts.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjvircks Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 another aspect of pozidriv and phillips heads screws is that it takes positive pressure to keep the screwdriver engaged... which can make you push the t-nuts loose inside yourt boot. I messed up the metric t-nut in my boots so went with 10-32 socket head cap screws and t-nuts. +1 for hex drive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 After haveing a cable break I always keep a spare on hand. I had no idea how may days were on this pair, as they were 2nd hand, but the cables will obviously wear. Upon intitial dissassembly it looked like some lube every couple of seasons may have extended the life as well as keep out some moisture. Be careful when taking them apart and they do come apart, but all in all it's not too complicated, just little springs, little parts in a small area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoBear Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 What type of lube do people use? Bike chain wax, white grease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Silicone grease would be best water resistant properties and low temperature tolerant etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Bomber Butter what else? (Uncompensated endorsment) :)Silicone plumbers grease works well too. Both are water resistant and non staining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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