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 Centrifugal Brakes Problem
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06/27/18 06:48 PM
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5PounderOnAFrog
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Reposting here because I haven't got a single reply on the Rods & Reels forum since posting 2 days ago.
I have a couple old Revos and Bantam Curados with centrifugal braking systems and am having a bit of trouble with the settings staying in place. I usually like to have only 2 brakes engaged but after a couple long casts I start losing distance and can tell that more of the brakes have engaged. So after every 30ish minutes of casting I will end up having to take off the side plate and turn off the (usually 2 extra) random brakes that kicked on. Then of course my feel for the reel is all messed up so usually the first cast after readjusting leads to a huge bird nest.
Is there something I am doing wrong? I always turn on the brakes so that they are symmetrical even though I don't think that would cause this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Centrifugal Brakes Problem
[Re: 5PounderOnAFrog]
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06/27/18 06:58 PM
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shotgunwilly
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The brake tabs may be worn out. You can try replacing them.
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Re: Centrifugal Brakes Problem
[Re: 5PounderOnAFrog]
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06/27/18 07:09 PM
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5Redman8
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Take all brakes off but the two you need.
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Re: Centrifugal Brakes Problem
[Re: 5PounderOnAFrog]
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06/27/18 08:55 PM
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leethefishking
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Shimano will send you new ones for the curator for a few cents
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Re: Centrifugal Brakes Problem
[Re: 5Redman8]
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06/29/18 12:35 AM
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Ken A.
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Take all brakes off but the two you need. +1
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Re: Centrifugal Brakes Problem
[Re: 5PounderOnAFrog]
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06/29/18 02:03 AM
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ezbassin
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Sounds like you have an issue if the brakes are setting themselves after a few casts. You should have them looked at to see what exactly the problem is or just get you some Lews reels instead.
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