Problem with Daiwa Steez magnetic brake adjusting knob

[slayer_85]

Hi guys, I've got a problem with a Daiwa Steez: when I turn up the magnetical brake to higher numbers (9-10) sometimes it lose the micro-click and doesn't stop on 0.5 preset positions, a few times it started to rotate itself up to position 10 (fortunately this only happened two or three times).

To fix it when I'm fishing, I have to rotate it to 0 and then rise to my desired braking position, but this system does not always work.

Has anyone had a similar problem with Daiwa braking system? Do you know how to disassemble magnetic brake and adjusting knob? I think it could be a problem of the brake click spring, but I don't know how to take it apart-

Here's the schematic:
http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schemati ... 100HLA.pdf

Thanks!

[mark poulson]

Call Daiwa. That sounds like a problem they would be able to help you with.

(562) 375-6800

[froteur]

I have a similar problem with one of my Steezes

[slayer_85]

Thanks Mark, I can't call Daiwa because I'm in Italy and the reel was bought in Japan (so it's not covered by warranty in my country). Moreover here they have just an importer, they would not be able to tell me how solve the problem.

Froteur, let's see if someone knows how to fix it..

[slayer_85]

I have a similar problem with one of my Steezes

Hi, maybe I fix it, but I'm not 100% sure if it's a coincidence and if it should be fine forever. If you want to try we could know if it's the solution: after removing the magnetic brake side plate, screw the "side plate screw" keeping it pushed. After screwing it for 3-4 turns, reassemble the side plate on the reel.
If it works, the "side plate screw" was simply unscrewed from its retainer, so it doesn't kept the "brake click spring" pressed in correct working position.

Mine now seems to work perfectly: the sound of the micro-click is much stronger and the passage from one braking position to another is more reliable. Let me know if it works for you

[PCSnooker]

I have the same problem with my zillion coastal. Interested to see what the fix is.

[slayer_85]

I have the same problem with my zillion coastal. Interested to see what the fix is.

Try this:

after removing the magnetic brake side plate, screw the "side plate screw" keeping it pushed. After screwing it for 3-4 turns, reassemble the side plate on the reel.

Let me know if it works