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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Can't remove brace/rod assembly on HKPDW brace

Posted: 4/18/2021 7:13:14 PM EDT

Got the HKPDW brace yesterday for my PTR9CT, and the first step in installation is to "remove the brace/rod assembly by pressing the housing lever."

Watched the SB Tactical video and it shows the assembly just gracefully sliding off the housing. Mine locks at full extension, and I can't get the arms to slide out so I can install the housing.

Any ideas?

Posted: 4/20/2021 1:08:51 AM EDT

[#1]

There is a hole with screw on the bottom of the housing. I believe it uses the larger Allen wrench. Don’t completely remove the screw. When you put it back on you have to tighten it to a “happy medium” - too loose and it comes off when you extend it. Too tight and the arms won’t move at all.

Posted: 4/20/2021 1:17:41 AM EDT

[#2]

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There is a hole with screw on the bottom of the housing. I believe it uses the larger Allen wrench. Don’t completely remove the screw. When you put it back on you have to tighten it to a “happy medium” - too loose and it comes off when you extend it. Too tight and the arms won’t move at all.

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Yep, I learned that when I came here to complain it just pulled right out at the worst possible time. Had no idea, sometimes it pays to RTFM.

Posted: 4/20/2021 4:01:55 PM EDT

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Yep, I learned that when I came here to complain it just pulled right out at the worst possible time. Had no idea, sometimes it pays to RTFM.

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thanks to both for the input. i had read the instructions, but never made it past (3) because the damn thing wouldn't come off! i'll give it a shot tonight.

Posted: 4/21/2021 10:30:48 PM EDT

[#4]

Good info. I had the opposite problem, I go to extend it and the whole thing comes off. Just found that Allen bolt hidden underneath and tightened it to the sweet spot. Good to go now, I can extend and it locks at full extension. Thanks all.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Can't remove brace/rod assembly on HKPDW brace

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