BRAKE INSTALLATION

Thank You for choosing one of my brakes. 

Here's my simplified method for install, for the Do-It-Yourselfer’s.
You’ll need.

Adjustable wrench with smooth jaws. (Crescent wrench.)

Scrap business card or construction paper. masking tape also works well.

A drop or two of anti-seize, grease, or oil (motor oil will do fine if necessary).

 To avoid potential damage to your firearm, use an upper vise block, for AR platforms.
 

Put crush washer on, (pointed side towards gun, bowl size towards brake) then apply a slight dab of grease or oil to the barrels threads, hand tighten the brake into place til’ finger tight, then use the wrench to crank into place.

Trick #1 Cut the business card into 2 small squares to put between the wrench and the brake so you don't gouge the surface, or damage the nitride coating. (masking tape also works well instead of cardboard)

Trick #2 Do not go past top dead center, if you do, it’s over, and you'll have to get another crush washer and start over. Crush washers are a one shot deal. Get the brake close to top dead center then slowly tighten to its final position a little at a time. That’s where the grease really helps keep it smooth and not bind.

Trick #3 Timing (clocking) There are variations in threaded barrels across manufacturers and all will not clock the same. A simple method to help clock the brake is to file or sand the back (pointed end) of the crush washer a few thousandths to change the clocking before installation between ½ to ¼  turns more than sufficient to lock the brake in place.

In the end, you’ll be giving it around 15-20lbs of torque. (Not an exact science number, but a good general rule of thumb). I use Orion Tactical Crush washers, they will compress enough to get a full 180degree turn or more to the brake to get it to position.

It is the buyer’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicated mechanisms and improper fitting of parts may result in dangerous malfunctioning, damage to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter and other persons. The purchaser and installer of parts must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustments and functioning of the firearm after such installation. Purchaser takes full responsibility of any misuse, abuse, neglect, modification(s), improper installation, improper use, or improper handling.