Thanks for this video. Surprisingly hard to find a review of how to do this, so thank you very much for making it

PERFECT. Thanks for the video. Lever had a metallic, grinding, stiff feeling. Started to take apart myself only to realize I was in over my head and could not get it back together. This explained perfectly. Also did not replace gaskets, just cleaned and lubricated all parts. Smooth as silk now!

Thanks David at Espressotech. You are very handsome and smart and I cant thank you enough for helping my wife and I fix the lever on our machine.

I really appreciate the video. Even though I didn't replace the gasket, adding new lubrication made a total difference to the machine. I Totally love it! even better than brand new. I wanted to point out that I added tape around the screws to protect it while fixing it. Many thanks again.

My machine was brand new and I had squeaks... thanks for the video!!!

Thanks for that tutorial...as others have mentioned, ours is only a few months old, and is a bit squeaky, so I think I’ll pull apart to at least check and re-lube. Great video.

Thanks for this video. My 7 year old Quickmill Vetrano was leaking badly out of the lever and this was the perfect video to walk me through the replacement of the gaskets. To get the mushroom nut back on against spring pressure, I slipped an extended socket over the shaft to apply even force with one hand while mating the treads and getting it started with the other. Much appreciated!

Highly appreciate the video! It was very helpful - thank you very much!

Heads up, the newer Apartmento Machines do not use 24mm and 26mm sockets. Those boots have been reduced in size

Hi. Thank you so much for the video. Have a Rocket Giotto and the lever starting squeaking after ~6 months and became more difficult to operate. Followed your guide and gave all the parts a good clean - they were pretty grungy. Reassembled (without any silicon gel) and it works like new - lever is smooth as silk.

Excellent video. My only problem was finding a 26mm combination wrench. No local hardware/auto shops had them in stock so I had to order online.

Extremely helpful video, thank you!

thanks for this vid very informative. next time though, can i ask that you slam those tools down just a tiny bit harder? ;)

I'm trying to find the type of lubricant you can use on the machine. What is the one you are using here?

Nice to see a technician using the proper wrenches, instead of adjustable (aka: Crescent) wrenches.

In essence, it's really a soaking phase before the brew pressure is applied.

Looking to buy a rocket. Which model is most reliable and where can I purchase parts if I choose to do my own repairs? Are there any parts that are not available for DIY owners?

I realize this video is ancient by now but I'm curious, what do technicians think of the Rocket machines' durability and reliability? Where do you folks put your money?

2019 Rocket Giotto uses 26 & 22 wrench

problem i have with my synchronika is the bottom valve when you push lever down to end a shot its always stiff on that bottom lever inside the cam at 3:40. I cant figure out how to make it smooth after opening the lever / closing when its touching that bottom valve

I have a Rocket espresso Giotto from 2004 - water tank model/vibration pump - model with half moon pressure gauge. This machine has not been used for the last 14 years or so I turned the machine on and all appeared to be fine (I did not pull a shot) Then I checked steam wand (was fine) and then hot water nozzle and it was fine and the water was coming out of it but then after that the machine wanted to collect the water from the tank to the boiler which of course is normal But despite the noise (rather louder than I would expect knowing rockets) nothing was happening. It kept making noise and the pump was working but now water was collected and the sound did not stop until I turned the machine off. What could be wrong with the machine?

I know this is a old video now but need help, would this solve my heavy clunk just before the brew leaver gets to the top and it starts brewing ?? don't want to break my new head already its about 3-4 weeks old cleaned once so I just found out not good to use chemical cleaner on the regular either but cleaned once in a month with pully coffee cleaner

Where do I get these gaskets and lube at? (sorry just not handy)

Hello from Bordeaux (France) Great video but zooming on cam position after greasing is fuzzy. I must specify that down valve must be pressed and top valve must be output. Thank you.

Hey John Brinkman, we've never had to remove the screw. If it's difficult to re-insert the cam we loosen the bottom valve assembly. But if it's inserted and the screw fits back in place then it should work normally. Thanks for the view and the comment.

Where do I get the gaskets

Using an adjustable wrench might not work on Rocket machines (I own a R58) since they are thicker than a normal fixed wrench. The thickness makes it almost impossible to fit the wrenches both at the same time.

Thanks for the great guide! Really helps a lot to see someone else doing it before attempting myself. I battled to get the bar with the cam back in place until I removed the screw visible at 2:57, refitted the bar and then rotated it 180Deg. Is that ok? It looks like a grub screw to stop the cam from turning too much but just wanted to check,

This is a rookie question: I have backflushed my machine with detergent today, for the first time I own it. The lever started squeaking after 2 of 5 flushes but it disappeared again after the machine cooled down and I pulled the lever a few times. Is this normal? And when would be the time I definitely need to take it apart and grease the components? It's my first E61 machine and I am a little worried.

My cam shaft is next to impossible to remove from the housing (barrel) 2:08 yours just popped out very easily

Sometimes the new machines will squeak since the machines are completely dry, this should go away shortly after you start using the machine. If the machine continues to squeak then some lubrication wouldn't hurt.

My Rocket Machine is a workhorse and I don’t mind doing some maintenance once a year or so.

Great video, thanks. I just cleaned and re-lubed my Rocket. However, upon reassembly, the lever falls down a short distance when it is put in the full up/brew position. Did I reassemble incorrectly? I see now that you say that the lever should be installed in the preinfusion position...not sure if I did that...any thoughts? Otherwise, she's back working smoothly again. Do you sell the gasket and cam parts? I thinking I should buy a spare set for when it finally wears out.

thanks for video.Please advise what brand of grease can be used.thanks

Where can I buy gaskets ?

David: Great video. I followed the video to the letter (or so I thought) on my ECM Giotto, but when I reassembled, for some reason the handle does not go to a vertical down position. Looking at the handle from the side, it appears to be at a 7:00 or 7:30 position (on a clock dial). I'm not sure what the issue is. Do you have any ideas?

My e61 brew lever won't stay in the "Off" position (vertical). When I turn it down it springs back to just before middle position, about 20-30 degrees back out towards me. It has done this a couple of times and then the problem went away. But now it can't stay locked. Do you have any ideas as to what the problem might be? And thanks for the instructional videos, a really great initiative : )

I have a Giotto Rocket which I purchased January 2011. The Serial Number is 20100200316. I would like to replace the gaskets and faulty parts in the Brew Head. Can you identify the parts and possibly supply the parts?

Is there a link to buy the parts (gaskets, camshaft, valves etc)

Why do you throw things?

A blind man with no hands could have shot this video better.