diff --git a/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml b/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml
index 86cbe7d..76ce776 100644
--- a/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml
+++ b/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml
@@ -96,21 +96,23 @@ redis:
       key: "redis-password"
 
 # Override readiness probe for production (Reflex needs more time to start)
+# Using /ping endpoint (simpler, faster response)
 readinessProbe:
   httpGet:
     path: /ping
     port: 8000
-  initialDelaySeconds: 60  # Increased from 10 to allow Reflex to fully start
+  initialDelaySeconds: 120  # Increased to allow Reflex to fully compile and start
   periodSeconds: 10
   timeoutSeconds: 5
-  failureThreshold: 3
+  failureThreshold: 6  # Allow more failures during startup (2 minutes total)
 
 # Override liveness probe
+# Using /live endpoint which is specifically designed for liveness checks
 livenessProbe:
   httpGet:
-    path: /ping
+    path: /live
     port: 8000
-  initialDelaySeconds: 90  # Increased from 30
+  initialDelaySeconds: 120  # Increased to allow Reflex to fully start
   periodSeconds: 15
   timeoutSeconds: 5
   failureThreshold: 3