muzzle brake won't come off

[rockwind1]

i've got a thunderbeast brake adaptor for their suppressor on a proof carbon barrel. i've tried taking it off to put on my little bastard brake and that sucker is soo tight! i have it in barrel vise adaptor from brownell's, these things magnetically attach to a regular vise and it has some tough yet soft plastic so it wont' hurt the barrel. anyway, it still won't come off and i am worried about breaking something. idea's?

 

[Olspark]

I’d put a proper sized Phillips screwdriver through the holes and wack it with a hammer but that’s me. You may want to put some penetrating oil on it first and let it set awhile. Good luck.

 

[spife7980]

If its rocksetted on try soaking it in some water for a couple hours. I get a cup of water boiling in the microwave and then just set it in muzzle down for a couple hours to let the water break down the rocksett.

If its high temp loctighted on high temps youre going to need plus muscle.

 

[lachoneus]

If its rocksetted on try soaking it in some water for a couple hours. I get a cup of water boiling in the microwave and then just set it in muzzle down for a couple hours to let the water break down the rocksett.

If its high temp loctighted on high temps youre going to need plus muscle.

In my experience, brakes or adapters put on with Rocksett respond only to water soaking. Heating them only makes the Rocksett bond harder. AAC makes a removal tool that fits their flash hider adapter and allows you connect a breaker bar. Once the adapter has been soaked in water for awhile, the breaker bar takes it right off.

 

[ClassCat]

If you didn't use lube when you put it on you may be screwed. If the Heat thing doesn't work and it usually doesn't , try dry ice on the barrel.

 

[Drop Port]

If its rocksetted on try soaking it in some water for a couple hours. I get a cup of water boiling in the microwave and then just set it in muzzle down for a couple hours to let the water break down the rocksett.

If its high temp loctighted on high temps youre going to need plus muscle.

+1 but first I would check with whoever installed it to see if or what they used on it.

 

[rockwind1]

+1 but first I would check with whoever installed it to see if or what they used on it.

i sent an email asking, i did not put it on there. i usually put a little oil or grease when i take mine on and off. this was a custom i bought from someone who had it built by gap.

thanks for all the tips everyone.

 

[fredo]

 

[fredo]

 

[fredo]

 

[fredo]

But seriously, try an overnight soak in Kroil...

 

[rockwind1]

ha ha,,, i just heard back, rocksett was used, they suggest the boiling water technique. that is about the size of the crescent wrench i used initially.

 

[rockwind1]

In my experience, brakes or adapters put on with Rocksett respond only to water soaking. Heating them only makes the Rocksett bond harder. AAC makes a removal tool that fits their flash hider adapter and allows you connect a breaker bar. Once the adapter has been soaked in water for awhile, the breaker bar takes it right off.

thanks, that's my plan!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Why not use silly putty or cream corn juice to put that on there? Rock putty is almost as dumb

 

[dcali]

I'm puzzled as to why you would glue on a brake as well. Seems like a bad idea. (I have no experience with suppressors, so I might be missing something obvious here)

 

[T-shooter]

May not work on your application. I've had the flash hider on AR barrels so tight nothing would budge them. Didn't want to twist the action using a receiver adapter in a bench vise. Heat didn't work. I tried a thin tiny cutoff wheel on a Dremmel (which is less than 1/16" thick and maybe an inch in diameter) to cut through the crush washer which is cup shaped. I've done several with no contact on the barrel threads. The pressure is relieved and they come off with almost no effort. Don't try this unless you are good with hand tools and don't try it using a full size cut off tool.

 

[Rsadams]

PB penetration oil over night at least... Stuff works wonders... As with anything , make sure it won't harm any finishes before using... I don't think it will but better safe than sorry...

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I've had some tough brakes before. With the barrel securely in a vise, a good large "strap wrench" on the brake gives excellent leverage, gripping power, and torque to remove the brake without causing any damage or cosmetic blemishes. If it slips at all, wrap a thick piece of rubber around the brake then tighten the strap on it.

 

[IdahoSharpshooter]

Kroil...

 

[NWnewguy]

I don't think a brake is supposed to come off while you're reloading (the forum you posted this question in)!

Just kidding obviously, not trying to be a jerk. The answer is to soak it in water for a couple of hours. It's the best thing for rock set and rock set is a perfectly acceptable thing to use when installing a brake that will have a suppressor on it. It's a lot better than having the brake come off when you're trying to get the can off. Not all brakes have a design that allows you to easily remove the brake from inside the can.