Smoooth Drag Washers
We offer three different drag washer
types from Smoooth Drag:
1. the original "smooothie" washers
2. the improved "xtreme smooothie" washers
3. the newest Carbontex washers
And we offer the complete metal washer replacement sets for these same
reels
Smoooth Drag has been
making the finest aftermarket drag washers for many years. They currently
make Smoothie and Xtreme Smoothie drag washer replacement kits - we stock
both the Smoothie and Extreme Smoothie drag washers. They are very
important for reels like the popular Abu Garcia conventional reels that
have stock drags that don't seem to last very long. Smoooth Drag makes
replacement drag washers for many conventional reels and spinning reels,
but we currently only offer the Smoooth Drag replacements for the Abu
5500/5600, Abu 6500/6600, Abu 7000 and Abu 7500 reels. If you'd like
Smoooth Drag replacement drag washers for another reel, please email
sales@stripersonline.net and
we'll contact Smooth Drag to discuss stocking those specific drag washers.
Installing the Carbontex, Smoothie
and Xtreme Smoothie Drag Washers
(this information from the Smoooth Drag website)
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Both "Smoothie" and "Xtreme Smoothies" should be
installed dead dry, with NO oil or grease applied, as contamination by
oil or grease can migrate into the drag system and can cause erratic
performance.
When installing the drag washers of your choice, ensure that all other
components in the drag system are thoroughly cleaned with a specialist
cleaning solvent such as white sprits, dry cleaning solvent, disc
brake parts cleaner (auto supply) or any totally evaporating agent
that leaves a dead dry and metallic oil free surface. ( Do not use
Kero, metho, diesel or acetone, etc.) Insure that all metal surfaces
in gears & metal drag washers that come in contact with friction drag
washers are smooth, polished & burr free. If any components are
damaged or in doubt it is better to replace at this stage. Make sure
metal drag washers are flat and not cupped. If reusing metal drag
washers polish them up with #600 fine sandpaper, or crocus cloth. |
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Once installed & after extended use, if the Xtreme
Smoothies show any sign of irregular performance or drag "shudder",
etc. you can bet that oil, grease or water or a combination of both
have worked their way into the drag system. It is imperative with all
reel servicing that only a small amount of the correct reel grease and
reel oils are applied to the reel components. Over lubricating is
possibly the biggest cause of poor drag performance. The major
offender in most bait casting reels is the anti reverse needle roller
bearing (one way clutch bearing), which is always over lubed and
ultimately excessive lube migrates down into the drag system. Also
only lightly coat the teeth of the reel gears with the correct gear
grease, and remove any excess. However it should be noted that the
bore in the hub of the main gear is sparingly lubricated to ensure
that proper lubrication is offered between the main gear hub and the
main gear shaft on which it rotates, again sparingly is the key word.
Xtreme Smoothies can be returned to their original performance value,
if lube or water contamination occurs by removing them and cleaning
thoroughly in the cleaning solvents as previously mentioned, ensuring
that all other drag components are cleaned likewise.
Also ensure that you install all of the drag washers supplied in the
replacement kit. Some anglers neglect to replace the drag washer
located beneath the main gear between the main gear and shaft carrier
base plate. This washer is an extremely important part necessary to
ensure proper drag performance. Lubricate very lightly. |
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