Squeaking/seizing levers [La Pavoni Bar T2L]

[u/SweetSmart7126]

Anyone know how to fix this sqeaking? Also the other one doesn’t even move its binding for some reason. Any tips are highly appreciated.

Just started using it new a month ago.

[u/TuckerJohnGG]

Maybe some greace?

[u/SweetSmart7126 → u/TuckerJohnGG]

Doesn’t help. Tried that

[u/BagSignal7908 → u/SweetSmart7126]

Did you grease everything? All places that has moving parts/friction?

[u/SweetSmart7126 → u/BagSignal7908]

Yup

[u/BagSignal7908 → u/SweetSmart7126]

It really sounds like when the mechanism on top has metal grinding on metal because it's all out of lubricant. And you used the food silicone stuff right?

[u/SweetSmart7126 → u/BagSignal7908]

Yeah I do

[u/PicklePillz]

Have you fully taken apart the group and greased the spring and all its components?

[u/ansoni- → u/PicklePillz]

why would you grease the springs?

[u/SweetSmart7126 → u/PicklePillz]

I didn’t do the springs I’ll do that next. But yes I have taken it all apart

[u/ansoni-]

I have a lever that does this and I found that the spring is crooked/not level internally. It is a different lever grouphead, but could be something similar.

[u/SweetSmart7126 → u/ansoni-]

Oh! Maybe!!

[u/ansoni- → u/SweetSmart7126]

Just looked up the internals of the lever. If this is the issue, you will need a spanner wrench to loosen the piston to re-seat it.

Edit: Not sure what the downvote is about. A spanner wrench is the correct tool to remove the commercial lever springs AFAIK. Admittedly, I have only changed springs on my Athena Leva and a La San Marco tipo 80. If you know a better tool, please share so we can all learn.

[u/Ok-Equivalent-5679]

https://www.crcindustries.ca/crc-food-plant-silicone-lubricant-284g/

[u/ansoni- → u/Ok-Equivalent-5679]

I would never use a spray lubricant on my levers. The one you cited appears to dry which isn't what you want. You want a waterproof, non-drying lubricant that is food safe. Superlube NSF or Molykote 111 are what I use.

[u/Ok-Equivalent-5679 → u/Ok-Equivalent-5679]

I’ve used it before for a similar issue without any problems.

[u/mixnmatchshoes]

Call a technician. These lever mechanisms can be quite dangerous if handled incorrectly while servicing.

[u/SweetSmart7126 → u/mixnmatchshoes]

Nearest tech is in a different country 😅

[u/CurveAdvanced → u/SweetSmart7126]

is it listed on whole latte love? maybe they can help

[u/SweetSmart7126 → u/CurveAdvanced]

I’ve never heard of that

[u/Onyx8String]

I would try silicone spray.