Curado brake is not working

[zewski]

I have a 1year old Shimano Curado and even if i tighten the brake as much as i possibly can i can still pull on the line and it comes out fairly easily, how can i fix this?

 

Thanks!!

[deep]

Brake, spool tension or drag? What line and backing do you have on it?

[new2BC4bass]

Have you...or someone that is not a reel tech...had the reel apart?

 

EDIT:  I asked because I received an expensive reel (when new, I bought used), that I couldn't even spool line on.  The drag had been changed to something inferior and there were 2 parts missing in the reel.  I also had a used reel that locked up after about a half hour's use.  Someone didn't get a spring attached correctly and it wound up destroying the gears.  Both reels kick butt now, tho. 

[islandbass]

If you mean like the drag, then I can relate. My curado 101d is like that. Even on its tightest setting, I there is little resistance and it was like that since I got it a few years ago already.  I've been meaning to send it to DVT for a drag upgrade, but life gets in the way, and it hasn't been used much. 

[fishballer06]

More than likely you have left your drag sit in a tightened/locked position for so long that is has damaged/crushed the drag washers. This is why it is important to back the drag off on any baitcasting reel when it is not in use (regardless of company).

[OnthePotomac]

Or, if it has been taken down the drag springs may be back in like this ))or ((  instead of like this ().

[J Francho]

Could braid slipping on the spool, too.