Super User BassinLou Posted April 25, 2015 Super User Posted April 25, 2015 This might be the cause of your backlashes. It happened to me right after I put a drop of oil. Then I used a qtip to spread the oil around and somewhat thin the oil out and the backlashes stopped. Too much oil on the drum reduces the friction which will cause backlashes. This is stop the screeching. The OP wasn't having backlash issues. This is addressed in the owners manual. Quote
bootytrain Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 This is stop the screeching. The OP wasn't having backlash issues. This is addressed in the owners manual. I know, I was addressing what you wrote in another thread lol.. my mistake Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted April 25, 2015 Super User Posted April 25, 2015 I know, I was addressing what you wrote in another thread lol.. my mistake Ok. Its all good. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Brake drum, light oil on a Q tip and wipe it,, and forget it,,, like Tywithay said,,,, do like DVT recommended for cleaning first. But Bluebasser is correct, stripping the bearings and degreasing is a great idea use light oil one drop per bearing, and I think you will see a huge improvement in a fine reel. But the Q tip trick should cure the noise you mention. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted April 26, 2015 Super User Posted April 26, 2015 My new Curado I came with really greasy bearings. I flushed them and oiled them, and I also ran a q tip around the break drum with the oil. It's strictly going to be a deep cranking reel, so we will see how it performs. Quote
Bass Turd Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 I had this problem with a few Bantam Curados and chased it forever. I finally found the spool ends were dry and it created some kind of awful screeching during casting. I guess it chatters back and forth. Add a drop of oil on the copper plate under the spool tension knob and one on the other side where the end of the spool shaft rests and it should solve the problem. Quote
k3bass Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Can you imagine all the bashing by shimano fans that would be going on if it was a Lews reel that had to be oiled before each use? Lol. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Shimano packs their bearings with grease in new reels. Take the spool bearings out and flush them, then add a drop of oil to each before you replace them. If that doesn't fix the noise then you might consider returning the reel. He got a noisy Shimano reel., must be a Chinese version.. He should send it back and switch to Lews. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 25, 2015 Global Moderator Posted October 25, 2015 He got a noisy Shimano reel., must be a Chinese version.. He should send it back and switch to Lews. Shimano isn't made in China. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Shimano isn't made in China. Yes they are. Depends on the model. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 25, 2015 Global Moderator Posted October 25, 2015 Yes they are. Depends on the model. Malaysia or Japan is where all mine were made (various models of spinning and casting). I did a bunch of searching and could find nothing about any Shimano reels being made in China. Wouldn't be surprised if some components were made there but I'd be really surprised if there's any reels out there that don't have something that was made in China in them. Quote
3crows Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 My second post on here. Earlier this past summer I bought two new Curado 200 I reels, one 6 ratio and the other a 7 ratio. There is a slip of yellow paper that tells you to oil the brakes and number two bearing every five times. Just do it if there is any sound. I have never oiled them and they have never made any sound. I like Shimano products, they are made in Shimano factories by Shimano employees be it in Japan or Malaysia. I ride their stuff on my bicycles for years, have their cycling shoes and equipment, their derailleur sets on several bicycles, I trust them and like them. I also have a Bantam reel I bought back around 92 or so. Still use it. J Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 I have said this several times already. Yes, several individuals have found this small detail to bash Shimano further, but hey... to each their own. But... if you follow the directions that's contained in the reels manual and simply oil the drum every few trips, your new reel will treat you well for a very long time. 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 I have said this several times already. Yes, several individuals have found this small detail to bash Shimano further, but hey... to each their own. But... if you follow the directions that's contained in the reels manual and simply oil the drum every few trips, your new reel will treat you well for a very long time. I oiled mine maybe three times this season. Even then it wasn't squeaking. If you dislike maintenance, "NEVER" buy a house. Rent an apartment....lol. Hootie Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Can you imagine all the bashing by shimano fans that would be going on if it was a Lews reel that had to be oiled before each use? Lol. He got a noisy Shimano reel., must be a Chinese version.. He should send it back and switch to Lews. Shimano isn't made in China. My second post on here. Earlier this past summer I bought two new Curado 200 I reels, one 6 ratio and the other a 7 ratio. There is a slip of yellow paper that tells you to oil the brakes and number two bearing every five times. Just do it if there is any sound. I have never oiled them and they have never made any sound. I like Shimano products, they are made in Shimano factories by Shimano employees be it in Japan or Malaysia. I ride their stuff on my bicycles for years, have their cycling shoes and equipment, their derailleur sets on several bicycles, I trust them and like them. I also have a Bantam reel I bought back around 92 or so. Still use it. J I have said this several times already. Yes, several individuals have found this small detail to bash Shimano further, but hey... to each their own. But... if you follow the directions that's contained in the reels manual and simply oil the drum every few trips, your new reel will treat you well for a very long time. I've read articles that mention some of the reels are made in China.. maybe the writer was wrong. Personally I don't mind where they are made. As far as bashing goes, I haven't seen many post anywhere in the forum that insult Shimano. My reply referring to the OP returning the Shimano and switching to Lews was a tease.. Not meant to stir up sheat to make it stink.. lol I suppose if there has been a lot of bashing it would be cause for Shimano owners to feel insulted rather than chuckle after reading my post. Sorry about that fella's. Also let me add: Shimano was the company that built the original Lews reels. If not for them Lews may never had developed the brand. Shimano has always been a quality product driven company. Quote
k3bass Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I oiled mine maybe three times this season. Even then it wasn't squeaking. If you dislike maintenance, "NEVER" buy a house. Rent an apartment....lol. Hootie I wouldn't consider having to oil the brakes every use or every three uses "maintenance". More like fixing a problem that shimano should have solved to begin with. 2 Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I'm at Cabela's look at gear right now.. They're inventory sucks.. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 I wouldn't consider having to oil the brakes every use or every three uses "maintenance". More like fixing a problem that shimano should have solved to begin with. As I said, it's never been a problem. Hootie Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 I wouldn't consider having to oil the brakes every use or every three uses "maintenance". More like fixing a problem that shimano should have solved to begin with. Oiling a brake drum ( hub ) is a problem? Lucky for you Lews makes reels in China.. 1 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 Can you imagine all the bashing by shimano fans that would be going on if it was a Lews reel that had to be oiled before each use? Lol. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/134171-chronarch-ci4-vs-lews-bb1-pro/?p=1528223 See above post--I had a BB1 Pro that the brakes made a screeching sound and read of others having the same issue. I oiled the brake drum but also had other issues that caused me to return the reel. I only oil my CI4 drum when the distance starts getting less and the braking is getting more pronounced it doesnt actually screech at all. And if I did have to oil every outing I would complain about it but it just isnt the case far from it. 1 Quote
k3bass Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Oiling a brake drum ( hub ) is a problem? Lucky for you Lews makes reels in China.. My lews are made in Korea. Quote
k3bass Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/134171-chronarch-ci4-vs-lews-bb1-pro/?p=1528223 See above post--I had a BB1 Pro that the brakes made a screeching sound and read of others having the same issue. I oiled the brake drum but also had other issues that caused me to return the reel. I only oil my CI4 drum when the distance starts getting less and the braking is getting more pronounced it doesnt actually screech at all. And if I did have to oil every outing I would complain about it but it just isnt the case far from it. There's a new thread on here every few days about screeching noise during the cast with the new curado. I've owned dozens of shimano casting reels in the past and never had to oil the brake drum on any of them. Never had to oil any of the brakes on my lews or daiwa reels either. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 26, 2015 Super User Posted October 26, 2015 I oil all my cent brake drums no matter the brand about monthly they cast much better that way. Quote
IAY Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 There's a new thread on here every few days about screeching noise during the cast with the new curado. I've owned dozens of shimano casting reels in the past and never had to oil the brake drum on any of them. Never had to oil any of the brakes on my lews or daiwa reels either. You get a lot more breaking pressure being applied to SVS Infinity than regular SVS I think. Breaks have much higher surface area than previous ones. Quote
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