Masterlock Deadbolt - Two pins sticking

[Badmonkey005]

Hey, I am currently using my new set to attempt to pick the deadbolt on my front door (we use the side door, so dont worry about me breaking it )

The lock is a five pin Masterlock deadbolt, with keyholes on both sides.

I feel all of the pins and they all bounce up smoothly. Than I place a SLIGHT amount of torque on, I feel that pins 3 and five are binding quite a bit. So I attempt to set pin 5 since it is binding the most, and it is very difficult to bring up, and I seem to have problems setting it. Once I do, I move to number three. Unfortunatly I have to keep the same amount of torque otherwise pin 3 will be permenently stuck and I will not be able to press it up without letting pin 5 go and restarting.

Once I have pin three set, I go and try to set the others, and I THINK I do however the lock never opens, and I have no idea what I am doing wrong.

I slowly release torque and I can hear four pins going back to place. I think I am false setting one? But I am not totally sure, if I am I would say its pin 5 or three, however I can feel the torque on pin 1 increase once I get pin 3 and 5 set. So I have no clue whats going on, I think the lock might be somehow damaged, but the key still works.

Any ideas on whats up?

Thanks.

[Chucklz]

Probably too much torque. And a quick squirt of a good lubricant wouldn't hurt.

[Badmonkey005]

What kind of lubricant, where would I squirt it? right in the keykole?

[Chucklz]

Yes, right in the keyhole. I suggest a high quality silicone or teflon spray like Tri-flo. However, WD40 works for picking, but tends to get gummy in some climates. But the fancy stuff is a good investment to have around anyway.

[Badmonkey005]

the pins are on the top, does that matter? I think I should probobly take the key and put it in and out a few times to make sure its good

[Shrub]

Yes, right in the keyhole. I suggest a high quality silicone or teflon spray like Tri-flo. However, WD40 works for picking, but tends to get gummy in some climates. But the fancy stuff is a good investment to have around anyway.

Dont use WD40 not for the gumming up but because it actually works like a degreaser,

It sounds to me like you are only setting 4 pins, even if you was false setting 1 or more pins you would still hear it pop back, as said it sounds like you are useing too much tension, i would guess pin 3 sets before your pin 5 as well nut i cant be sure obviously.

[mupet]

A quick blast with graphite will be all it needs to fix yuor gumming up problem that is if its not to late (Graphite and spray lube dont mix to well. (its like mud)
And you know what we say No lube No love.