Pinnacle VS10

[Pinoy_Basser]

Hi,

I have an old VS10 round reel from a friend.

During cleaning I noticed the drag is stuck on the main gear and I tried to slowly remove it but im afraid I might break it.  I decided to leave it there (since it still works).  Its been a year since then and now it was starting to slip more often.

1.  What current day drag material can I use to replace it ? (What Reel company has similar size equivalent)

2.  How can I remove the old stuck drag material ?

3.  What type of drag grease can I use.

4.  How can I check if the old drag material is still ok and just need a good cleaning?

Also, I'm little confused about its braking system.  It has a 4-pin centrifugal Brake system and the Brake shoes have a V-shape and was angled at the narrow end.  Which side should have contact with the brake drum ? 

Thanx

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

If you'd like to replace drag washers with carbontex, I have a chart of the dimensions of washers in different kits. If you can give me ID, OD and thickness, I may be able to cross reference. PM or email if you'd like.

Mike

[Pinnacle1]

Pinoy_Basser:

Thanks for your recent post.  Below are answers to your VS10 reel questions from our customer service department.  If you want to obtain any replacement drag washers for this model, please contact Don Cooper at our authorized warranty/service center in SC (Tel: (803-794-2221, e-mail: service@pinnaclefishing.com).

Pinnacle VS10

1)  It is not uncommon for drag washers to become stuck to the drive gear (main gear) over time.  This is a common occurrence in older reels cleaned or overhauled here in our service center. 

2)  Generally, a stuck drag washer can be lifted free by working its' edges with a small flathead screwdriver (like a jeweler's screwdriver).  Be careful not to scratch the drive gear when working the drag washer free.  Once free, clean the drive gear surface of any remaining material dirt, etc, and inspect the drag washer.  If your drag washer is not torn, deformed, or badly discolored (soaked or wet looking) it will generally continue to perform well.

3) We do not recommend using drag grease on Pinnacle drag washers.  They are designed / made of materials that perform better without grease.  Your reel will maintain higher drag force with the drag washer not greased.

Any drag washer of similar size and thickness will work as a replacement.  There are numerous drag washer materials out there to choose from.  Again, we would recommend a material that does not require grease.

4) The VS10 dates back to 2001 and uses a 4-pin Spool Inertia Break system.  It is a basic centrifugal break system with 5 settings controlled by removing the black block on each of the pins.  Removing all blocks is no (zero) breaking.  Leaving the blocks on all pins is maximum breaking.  The blocks do not come in contact with a break drum; they simply change the spool's inertial properties.