Brink Deadbolt Problem

[misty18630]

I picked my brink deadbolt and got the key hole to turn 180 degrees but it didn't open..am I doing something wrong

[Squelchtone]

I picked my brink deadbolt and got the key hole to turn 180 degrees but it didn't open..am I doing something wrong

Which side of the door is the deadbolt on if you are standing outside, and which direction did you turn the plug? if it's already locked, turned it in the locking direction 180 wont do anything, you'll have to turn 180 in the other direction.

Also, we recommend new hobby pickers dont practice on their front door in case something goes wrong and they get locked out, break the lock, or can't lock up which is to me worse than getting locked out, the feeling of leaving and not being able to lock the door.

good luck,
Squelchtone

[demux]

If it's stuck at exactly 180 degrees, it's also possible one or more of the driver pins has dropped into the keyway slot and is binding up the plug. Try taking a pick and putting it into the plug so the flat side is facing up toward the bible, then lift the entire pick up in an attempt to push all the drivers back up into the bible. A small hook or diamond pick works well for this.

[misty18630]

It's on the right hand side and it turn to the left away from the door hinge ..it's not stuck I can turn it back but the door just won't open and I can't get it to turn to the right at all when picking it

[Squelchtone]

It's on the right hand side and it turn to the left away from the door hinge ..it's not stuck I can turn it back but the door just won't open and I can't get it to turn to the right at all when picking it

What does your key do when you insert it? How many degrees does it turn in order to retract the deadbolt? Is there any friction during this? Open the door and while it is swung open, turn the key so the deadbolt is sticking out of the door and then turm the key to retract it and note how many revolutions or degrees it takes to retract the bolt.

Now with the door still wide open, make the deadbolt come out of the door again and pick it. Perhaps without going into the door frame it will have less friction on the bolt. Another reason we tell people not to practice on locks that are being used and relied on.

If that still doesnt work then short of seeing a video of you turning the picked lock with your wrench, we cant offer better advice.

Good luck
Squelchtone