Shimano Reel Drag Servicing

[squidboy]

Just on my desk cleaning my Twin Power 1000. I took all the drag washers out as the drag was a little 'sticky'. I have lubes all the drag washers along with some 'cloth like' drag washers. Just wondering if it would be time to replace these 'cloth like' washers if the reel is heavily used.

Not sure if anyone knows the answer, but Shimano. Would love to hear some feedback on how to get my reels as smooth as new. I am using the shimano oil right now, cause I am not too sure what else would be preferable.

Cheers

Squidboy

[spongy]

I find if the felt washers are old and compressed they will not perform well. So replace them with new ones. Better still upgrade to carbotex washers

[slinkymalinky]

For around $10 you could replace the felt washers with Carbontex which IMHO will noticeably improve the performance of your drag. Just give them a coat of drag grease and swap them straight in.

Cheers, Slinky

[woodch0p]

Just on my desk cleaning my Twin Power 1000. I took all the drag washers out as the drag was a little 'sticky'. I have lubes all the drag washers along with some 'cloth like' drag washers. Just wondering if it would be time to replace these 'cloth like' washers if the reel is heavily used.

Not sure if anyone knows the answer, but Shimano. Would love to hear some feedback on how to get my reels as smooth as new. I am using the shimano oil right now, cause I am not too sure what else would be preferable.

Cheers

Squidboy

You mentioned your using Shimano oil, are you using this for the bearings or on the whole reel? For the drag I'd recommend using cals grease or Shimano ace 2 grease, and a marine grade blue grease for the internals. Oil is not recommended for the gears and drag where grease has been used. As already said carbonex drags are the way to go.