RyneB Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 This past spring I purchased a new Curado. I was really impressed with it for the first couple outings, then all of a sudden it started making a horrible noise on the cast, seemed like it happened when the brakes kicked in at the end of the cast. The weird thing is, it happens on and off, but happens more than not. I even took it apart and super tuned it and it didn't fix it. Is this fixable or is it just typical Shimano junk? Quote
desmobob Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Is it a loud squealing from the brakes? No problem. A lot of reels will do it. Wipe a very, very light film of oil on the brake drum. Tight lines, Bob Quote
Basswhippa Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 It is typical Shimano junk. Please send it to me and if you buy anymore junk, send it to me as well. Go forth, and by yourself a BPS, Plueger, Revo, Lews clone and never have any problems again. I'd tell you how to fix the junk you've got, which requires reading the instructions, but would rather own it. 3 Quote
RyneB Posted November 19, 2015 Author Posted November 19, 2015 Yeah, screaming from the brakes. I have never had a reel do this. It only took 2 replies for a Shimano fanboy to come out, lol. Relax, I was just poking some fun. 1 Quote
RyneB Posted November 19, 2015 Author Posted November 19, 2015 Also, my Shimano junk didn't have instructions in the box upon purchasing. Quote
desmobob Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Yeah, screaming from the brakes. I have never had a reel do this. It only took 2 replies for a Shimano fanboy to come out, lol. Relax, I was just poking some fun. Truth be told, I don't own a Shimano bait caster. But I do remember a big discussion about the need to lube the brakes regularly. Anyway, one or another of my Lews reels will do it once in a great while. Most times, it goes away on its own. Otherwise, a quick wipe of the brake drum with a Q-tip with a tiny bit of oil on it will fix it right up. I'm neither a Shimano fanboy or hater. I don't have a Shimano bait caster, but I have at least four of their spinning reels, and two bicycles outfitted with their components. Tight lines, Bob Quote
RyneB Posted November 19, 2015 Author Posted November 19, 2015 It still performs great, but that noise can get quite annoying. I'll try some oil. Thanks Quote
JGBassinAL Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 It still performs great, but that noise can get quite annoying. I'll try some oil. Thanks I have 9 Curado I's and have only experienced this in one of them so far after pretty heavy use. All I did was oil the break drum and it hasn't happened since. Quote
Justbass11 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I just order a Curado I's off amazon, great price $142.00 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted November 19, 2015 Super User Posted November 19, 2015 Oil on the brake drum every 3-4 outings and you'll be sure to never have this problem. Quote
tholmes Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 It still performs great, but that noise can get quite annoying. I'll try some oil. Thanks Oiling the brake drum has become a routine part of my "clean 'n' lube" ritual. It just takes a tiny drop of oil on a cotton swab wiped around the inside of the brake drum. I usually do it about twice a season on my reels. Tom Quote
poisonokie Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Does the same go for rotors? My T3 does this occasionally ever since I installed an SV spool. Doesn't seem to affect performance but can be irritating. Quote
IAY Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Does the same go for rotors? My T3 does this occasionally ever since I installed an SV spool. Doesn't seem to affect performance but can be irritating. Rotor shouldn't be touching the magnet Edit* Fixed to shouldn't Quote
poisonokie Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Rotor should be touching the magnet It should be, or it shouldn't but it is? Quote
thehooligan Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 The rotor shouldn't be touching the magnet... Quote
IAY Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 It should be, or it shouldn't but it is? oops, fixed. Quote
poisonokie Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 maybe the ends of the spool shaft just need oil Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 20, 2015 Super User Posted November 20, 2015 maybe the ends of the spool shaft just need oil My 1016s used to squeal every now and then. I polished the spool tips snd the gold tabs they contact. Problem solved 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted November 20, 2015 Super User Posted November 20, 2015 Oh lord.. Typical Shimano Junk? Surely you are just being flamboyant here.. Yes, the reel exceeds your capabilities for casting. Better trade it off for a 202... Oil the drum.. It happens, oil the drum. Quote
poisonokie Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 My 1016s used to squeal every now and then. I polished the spool tips snd the gold tabs they contact. Problem solved Right on, brother. Did you do that to the ballistic you sent me? Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 20, 2015 Super User Posted November 20, 2015 Right on, brother. Did you do that to the ballistic you sent me? Nope. It's really simple to do though. Quote
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