CTGalloway21 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I know this has probably been discussed. I have a new Curado I baitcaster. I know it is related to the brakes. On cast, it screeches. Sometimes the full cast sometimes just partial. I have 2 of the 4 brakes engaged. I heard you can go down to 1 and it stops. Is this a design flaw or the improper grease/oil from factory? Think Curado wouldn't have this problem being so expensive. It still casts fine just annoying as all getout Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted November 10, 2014 Super User Posted November 10, 2014 I know this has probably been discussed. I have a new Curado I baitcaster. I know it is related to the brakes. On cast, it screeches. Sometimes the full cast sometimes just partial. I have 2 of the 4 brakes engaged. I heard you can go down to 1 and it stops. Is this a design flaw or the improper grease/oil from factory? Think Curado wouldn't have this problem being so expensive. It still casts fine just annoying as all getout Look over your manual and they advise you on this. You have to make sure the brake drum is cleaned and lightly oiled after frequent use. If you fail to do that, the screeching will begin. I know its annoying but other than that its a pretty good reel. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted November 10, 2014 Super User Posted November 10, 2014 Oil your brass drum, read the info that came with the reel if you have it, states oil after 5 outings I believe... Quote
CTGalloway21 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 well I got one of these to compare to my Tatulas. May just have to stick with all Tatulas. Not impressed at all so far. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Periodic cleaning of the drum and shoes on a reel with centrifugal brakes is SOP. A swab with some alcohol followed by film of light oil should take care of it. Depending on conditions I wouldn't be surprised for that to last more than 5 outings. 1 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted November 10, 2014 Super User Posted November 10, 2014 5 outings was a miscommunication between Shimano US and Japan. If you put oil on a qtip and oil the brake drum, the screeching will stop. Mine have last about 3 months without acting up again and show no signs. Just oil it then fish it till it screams again. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted November 10, 2014 Super User Posted November 10, 2014 I've found that in general, the guys who fail to read the manual are the one's who seem to have the most problems. As listed numerous times, wipe the brake drum off, put a drop of oil on there, and you'll have no problems at all. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 10, 2014 Super User Posted November 10, 2014 Treat it just like a squealing fan belt - spit on it! 1 Quote
greentrout Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Them were the days. A tank... Old school basser... Quote
Jaheff Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Works great on reels that don't even say Shimano. Quote
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