Removing Crank Arm Adjustment Cap - Hollowtech

[simon.r]

Has anyone come up with a bodge to do this? The Park BBT-9 looks to be the tool for the job, but I'm reluctant to spend £16 for what will probably be a one-off job.

http://www.parktool.com/product/bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-9

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Why is everyone obsessed with Park Tools? (I know they're very good - but for what they charge they should be!)
You can find a perfectly useable Hollowtech tool for £8 from eBay. (less if you really want!(
Unless you are working on bikes for a living, I doubt you will ever wear it out.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOTTOM-BR..._Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item2308261879

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Or alternatively (I have one of these)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IceToolz-..._Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item20c2b4f0a0

 

[youngoldbloke]

Do you just want to remove the cap? If so all you need is one of these Crank Installation Tool For HollowTech II (loosen the 2 allen bolts that hold the crank before trying to undo the cap). If you want to remove the bottom bracket then you will want a bottom bracket tool - but there are lots available other than the ParkTool one.

 

[simon.r]

Thanks both. The first time I've come up against a Hollowtech crank / BB and I needed pointing in the right direction!