DIY Bike wheel hub end cap puller

How to make an end cap puller using a leftover piece of carbon bar and some hose clamps.

  1. Carefully place a piece of carbon (or metal) bar into a vise.
  2. Make two cuts along the length, removing about 1/4 in. (~5mm) to make room for the piece to tighten around the end cap.
  3. Slide the piece of bar over the end cap. Then slide a hose clamp flush with the hub and tighten it (I used two small interlocked clamps).
  4. Wiggle and pull the cap off!