diff --git a/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml b/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml
index 76ce776..d148409 100644
--- a/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml
+++ b/helm/peikarband/values-production.yaml
@@ -95,16 +95,17 @@ redis:
       name: "peikarband-prod-secrets"
       key: "redis-password"
 
-# Override readiness probe for production (Reflex needs more time to start)
+# Override readiness probe for production
+# Reflex startup time: 30-60 seconds (per deployment checklist)
 # Using /ping endpoint (simpler, faster response)
 readinessProbe:
   httpGet:
     path: /ping
     port: 8000
-  initialDelaySeconds: 120  # Increased to allow Reflex to fully compile and start
+  initialDelaySeconds: 60  # Allow Reflex to fully start (30-60s expected)
   periodSeconds: 10
   timeoutSeconds: 5
-  failureThreshold: 6  # Allow more failures during startup (2 minutes total)
+  failureThreshold: 6  # Allow 6 failures = 60s grace period
 
 # Override liveness probe
 # Using /live endpoint which is specifically designed for liveness checks
@@ -112,7 +113,7 @@ livenessProbe:
   httpGet:
     path: /live
     port: 8000
-  initialDelaySeconds: 120  # Increased to allow Reflex to fully start
+  initialDelaySeconds: 90  # More time for liveness (after readiness)
   periodSeconds: 15
   timeoutSeconds: 5
   failureThreshold: 3