Union pedal servicing help

[grey-beard]

Not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but I think these pedals were used on early mountain bikes as well as BMX and road.
Anyway, does anyone know if these are serviceable? I can't tell if the end cap comes off and I don't want to damage them unless absolutely necessary.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I am missing one reflector, annoying, if anyone has a spare?
Cheers

 

[mdvineng]

They can be serviced.

 

[grey-beard]

Thanks, I have just watched a youtube video of a similar pedal, you have to bend the tabs and take the cage apart, I'm off to the garage to try that now!
To the garage!!!

 

[RetroDavy]

I've got some like this that need a service too. Keen to hear how you get on! Cheers

 

[grey-beard]

Ok, I have had a go at one of them, a little disappointing.
After watching the video below, I assumed that these German made Union pedals would be better, but, although not exactly the same, they still have no way of getting the bearings out or adjusting the play.
So you have been warned, once you have managed to bend the tabs and open the cage, all that you seem to be able to do, like the video, is force grease into the bearings, these do have balls that you can see! I washed them out first then greased.
Getting the tabs bent back when you reassemble is the more difficult part.
Have fun!

 

[RetroDavy]

That's a job to look forward to then...
Thanks .