[1] How to Disassemble a Defiant Deadbolt to Rekey 

Instead of the specialized plug follower tool, I used a scrap piece of plumbing copper pipe (3/8 nominal, 1/2" outside diameter). Also available as a plastic tube. Worked perfectly!

This video right here helped me re-key my first lock ever thanks!

Excellent instructions,thank you.

Great video. Now I can re-key my locks

Thanks for another great video.

Nice start

Buy the lock with rekeying slot so you can match any key.

One note to everyone Kwikset pin tumblers do not work with Defiant cores as they are different sizes than Defiant pins.. if you are rekeying Defiant locks get the proper pins for that lock.. then the keying will go smoothly . thank you.

Will a Schlage "c" kit pins fit into the Defiant lock? I just want to rekey one deadbolt and don't need a complete set of components.

Very helpful. I didn't have the special tool so I drilled the plastic follower hole deeper to account for the bar. Worked like a charm.

I missed any explanation on how to change the pins. Do you take them all out, put the new key in, then replace the pins till you find the ones that line up flush?

What should I do if my pins are in wrong and now the key will not turn at all. My pins might of came out there slots

I wonder if there are also small screws in the c-clip dimension. It would explain where they disappear to...

Thanks for the video! It helped. It’s been a while since I’ve done this. I didn’t have the key so I had to rake it open. I was surprised to later find that it had a spool pin in it. I didn’t have the right plug follower, so I had to take the tail piece off. I hope it stays in tact! Seems to be working alright. I ran a bead of solder around the outside. Not ideal, but I’ll keep my fingers crossed. I had to make a shim from a can to get it all back together. I wish I would have done that first, as everything seized up when I took it apart. Took along time to get the bible out and back together. How long do they usually take to fail, if the tail piece has been removed? I’ll be happy even if it only works for a bit. This lock has been out of commission for at least a decade.

I can't find a re-key kit specific for Defiant but I can for Kwikset. Are they the same ?

Oops should have finished watching the video first

Lol the clips are called Jesus clips, cause when you pop them off and they fly you say "Oh Jesus!" 😂😂

As the impatient person that i am. I did not watch the whole video before starting and ended up pulling out he cylinder with the key 🤣 I blame my kid for sticking debris in it. Which is why i took it apart. Smh

can you do it without the old key?

Wish I had known the inside has the same little things 😕 😔 😪 😞.....now I have then all fallen out n no clue how to get them back in 😑

what if i lost original key

You should be an instructor at a school.

title is a little misleading. very good tips, but i saw no rekeying here. anyone who watches this video, buys a follower set and tries it will be disappointed and frustrated when they realize you need more than just a follower set. you also need a set of different sized pins to try to match the shape of your new key. if you are looking to save money by rekeying it yourself, you are probably out of luck, as rekeying sets can be expensive. if you do it a lot, it maybe worth the $100 or more investment. my thoughts as a noob.

How is this a rekey video bro ? You dont actually show the rekey process, just the dis-assembly ? Please do an *actual* rekey video !!

All that video did was show how pick down a lock. It didn't show the actual way of rekeying a lock. Just showed an already rekeyed lock.