How do i pick this Brinks lock?

[neo7333]

Just got it at walmart. Dam hard compared to the master number 3 that broke on me Heres the pics:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... ure001.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... ure002.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... ure003.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... ure004.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... ure005.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... ure006.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... ure007.jpg

[Wrenchman]

How do i pick this Brinks lock?

1 ) Put a tension wrench in the lock
2 ) Add tension
3 ) Put a pick in the lock
4 ) Lift the binding pin until you hear/feel a click
5 ) Repeat step 4 three times
6 ) Repeat step 2 with increased tension
7 ) Go back to walmart and buy another lock
8 ) Repeat step 1 - 8 until you run out of cash



Wrenchman

[freakparade3]

It's a pretty basic padlock. Alot of Brinks locks have security pins but it should not be to tough. Are you familiar with the basics of lockpicking? If we know your skill level it's easier for us to explain in a way you will understand.

[neo7333]

sorry, i picked the master lock number 3 a couple times, heres a vidoe of me doing it and trying to explian what i was doing'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2APbYHcI8kw


making the video also helped me out a little somehow

but now with this lock is hard, im using a bobby pin and a tension wrench made from the metal part of a uni ball pen like in the video.

My question is, how do you know which pin is binding the most, and how deep should i put my pick becuase it goes pretty deep in the lock and i dont know if it should go that far/ if any pins are back there

thanks

[neo7333]

Also heres what im using for tension wrench and pick in detail

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... e004-1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... e003-1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... e002-1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/ ... e001-1.jpg

Im 16, i would buy an actualy set but i have no credit card so i cant but if you know a place that will take cash(mail in) thats reliable that i would go there.. doubt it though so this is what i must make due with

and if you have any suggestions on how to make a better pick and tension wrench please share. I have no grinder/ filer

[cuda00]

buy a set of files from random hardware store, get to a junkyard and ask if you can take some windshield wipers for free or a small price, remove the inserts in teh windshield wipers, cut to length and then file to resonable picks, then sand then

[Wrenchman]

Hey neo7333, I forgot to say, Welcome to Lockpicking!

Just stick it in and move it around by the pins
and hope for the best

WRONG

I saw your video but I didn't finish it, it was just too painful to watch!

First of all, you put way too much tension and your paperclip is too soft,
basically because you force it too much!

Solution, light tension slowly lift the pins, do not try to pull them out of the
lock!

My question is, how do you know which pin is binding
the most, and how deep should i put my pick

You lack some basic knowledge about lockpicking, you'll need to get back
to the books and do some reading!

Do a 10677



Wrenchman

[raimundo]

try to get some information into any photos you post, after opening the first one, I just decided not to look at any of the rest of them since it showed nothing and was posted with out regard for our users bandwith.

[neo7333]

These homeades arnt working for me. I figure I need real tools to start practicing with. What do you all think about this South Ord. set? : http://southord.com/images/fullsize/PXS-05l.jpg

and im reading more its just very hard to practise without the proper tools :/

[neo7333]

I also removed the video as it embarrrased me showing how crappy i am and I dont want others to be mesguided by it

[LeeNo]

I also removed the video as it embarrrased me showing how crappy i am and I dont want others to be mesguided by it

Hi Neo and welcome to LockPicking101!

I must say that you have guts because not only were you willing to charge in and post pictures of your tools and a video of your lockpicking but you publicly removed the video and posted that you had done so here.

This shows that you are genuinely interested in this hobby - I mean you could have removed your video and ran away in shame but you didn't.

I think you are also mature enough to know that even when we point out some serious flaws in your methodology that we aren't attacking you personally.

So, again, welcome. This is the best place to learn about lockpicking. Please take the time to truly understand how pin tumbler locks work. There are plenty of resources available on this site that will help you. Once you understand these fundamentals, you won't need to ask how far into the lock do you need to stick your pick.

A fantastic link you can use is here:
http://deviating.net/lockpicking/topics.html

A very no-frills site that shows exactly how locks work and how to pick them. It has some great low-bandwidth animations that are very clear and will give you a lot of information.

Keep at it and happy picking!

[xayandevorak]

Remember, many padlocks have a spring on the cylinder to push the cylinder back after the key is turned. If this is the case, you will need to have enough tension to overcome the spring, but not make the pins bind so hard that you cant pick them. Very difficult if you're just starting out.

[FFVison]

I actually have this lock and I remembered it being relatively easy to start. I was pumped that I was able to pick a "maximum security" Brinks padlock. For some peculiar reason, I haven't been able to pick this recently though. Keep at it, you should get it. Perhaps you might want to consider putting it down for a while and moving on to a different lock for a little bit and then come back to it. No use banging your head against a wall. Have fun, and welcome to LP101.