Reader question, asked July 2026
Short answer: Don’t use test-firing to find out. If the brake loosens or shifts, shot or the wad can hit it. Take it off, clean it, and install it properly.
The details
- Medium-strength (blue) threadlocker lets go with heat. Warm the brake with a heat gun, then unscrew it with a proper wrench. Protect the finish.
- Clean both threads with a degreaser such as acetone or brake cleaner until they’re completely dry.
- Reinstall with fresh threadlocker and the torque the maker recommends.
- If it still won’t budge, or doesn’t sit straight, have a gunsmith check that it’s aligned before you shoot.
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