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3/22/2015 10:41:09 AM EDT
I had my brake installed by my LGS a while back and after scrwing the supressor off the wrong way, the supressor began to screw off with the brake still attached. Was the brake installed incorrectly to come off like that? I just hand screwed it back tight. Do i need to take it to someone to work on it on or is hand tightening it fine?
3/22/2015 11:03:15 AM EDT
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I had my brake installed by my LGS a while back and after scrwing the supressor off the wrong way, the supressor began to screw off with the brake still attached. Was the brake installed incorrectly to come off like that? I just hand screwed it back tight. Do i need to take it to someone to work on it on or is hand tightening it fine?
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It should have been installed with the Rockset that came with it.  If the mount's coming loose that's not good.  If it unscrews while shooting you could get a baffle strike.

It's not that hard to install yourself if you've got the right tools, but if not, take it in.
3/22/2015 11:36:38 AM EDT
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Ok I have been researching since I posted the OP. I am buying a torque wrench, acetone, and locksett off amazon. Do I need a new crush washer or can I just follow the directions for installing a new brake with the original parts? TIA
3/22/2015 11:54:19 AM EDT
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I would get the right tools so you can do it yourself.  Its easy and fun.
3/22/2015 12:10:24 PM EDT
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Ok I have been researching since I posted the OP. I am buying a torque wrench, acetone, and locksett off amazon. Do I need a new crush washer or can I just follow the directions for installing a new brake with the original parts? TIA
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No crush washers!!!!

Only use shims.  It should have come with them and I don't use a torque wrench when installing brakes or FHs.
3/22/2015 1:35:35 PM EDT
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Its pretty easy but can be daughnting the first time around. Call surefire and their guys are good at talking you though it. Its not as precise a thing as I thought and tolerances aren't so tight. You'll be fine.
3/22/2015 5:59:28 PM EDT
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Surefire has a good install video on YouTube.
Very helpfull if it's your first time.
3/23/2015 7:00:00 AM EDT
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Surefire has a good install video on YouTube.
Very helpfull if it's your first time.
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This.

If you have the proper tools, that video should get your squared away.
3/23/2015 2:56:34 PM EDT
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call us if you need a new shim kit.
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