Thruster Brake Removal

[LR-Shooter]

I need to remove the Badger Thruster brake on my rifle so I can mount my suppressor. In the brake instruction Badger says not to install/remove by putting a bar through the ports as it will damage it. How do I remove the brake without damaging it? I emailed Badger the same question but I am not getting a reply.

Thanks

 

[Fishkat]

Well I use a brass bar to remove or tighten muzzle brakes. Your brake is stainless steel I believe and no way a brass bar could harm it that I could think of. And i'm guessing you know the alternative;
Use a split clamp wrench or the Badger Ordnance compensator wrench P/N 1005-306-35. If you don't have all that then secure the barrel in a vise and of course protect it with something so it doesn't mar it up. Next wrap something around the brake, I use some semi heavy leather, take a pipe wrench and adjust for a snug fit gripping the leather and give it a pull. If lock-tite was used during installation i'll take a heat gun and get things warm first.
I'd use a brass bar through the ports and give it a wack which is the quick and easy way, but your brake and your choice. Hope this helps out.

 

[LR-Shooter]

Well I use a brass bar to remove or tighten muzzle brakes. Your brake is stainless steel I believe and no way a brass bar could harm it that I could think of. And i'm guessing you know the alternative;
Use a split clamp wrench or the Badger Ordnance compensator wrench P/N 1005-306-35. If you don't have all that then secure the barrel in a vise and of course protect it with something so it doesn't mar it up. Next wrap something around the brake, I use some semi heavy leather, take a pipe wrench and adjust for a snug fit gripping the leather and give it a pull. If lock-tite was used during installation i'll take a heat gun and get things warm first.
I'd use a brass bar through the ports and give it a wack which is the quick and easy way, but your brake and your choice. Hope this helps out.

Awesome! I googled split clamp wrench and what came up didn't make sense. Google doesn't bring up anything for that part number but I will find a brass bar tonight and go that route.

Thanks

 

[Fishkat]

I'm sure others will chime in with their method but for me the brass bar works. I picked up two from Granger, different sizes for different port sizes and both about a foot long. After you take off the first brake your concerns should go away. Enjoy suppressed.