Metanium 4 brake block vs 6?

[karirick]

Morning all. Did I see a post recently that it is possible to get the 4 brake casting block like Conquests have for the Metanium? Can't find anything right now on it. Thanks if anyone knows how to convert the Met.

Rick

[John Puckett]

Yes this is an actual item, it's very funny you should ask about it because I just saw it yesterday while looking around on Shimano Japan's web page. It's listed there under the Yumeya parts. It seems like I remember Bantam saying something to the effect of the 4 block being a slightly modified "better" version of the original 6 block. Seems like he said the blocks themselves where slightly different and they were easier to turn on and off. Don't hold me (or Bantam for that matter) to this because I could be way off but as best as I recall this was at least mentioned somewhere before.

Hope I helped and didn't just muddy the water even more for you.

[Martin Lo]

Oh? If the brake block is a stand alone that could be one helluva part to be able to source.
Can anyone link it up on here?

[karirick]

Yes that would be great if a 4 block could slip right on the Metanium? I guess the Alde has a 4 as well. I'm only asking because I remembered Bantam saying 4 block was better so I would switch both of my Met's if cost was reasonable. Thanks for the replies and if someone can source please let us know. I'd pay well over cost if one of you can make it happen:)

Rick

[Loafer]

Oh? If the brake block is a stand alone that could be one helluva part to be able to source.
Can anyone link it up on here?

http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/3836

[Martin Lo]

Oh? If the brake block is a stand alone that could be one helluva part to be able to source.
Can anyone link it up on here?

http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/3836

Excellent, thank you.

Useful for the avail spools for going 1/2 depth of stock

[karirick]

How would I order those? My google translate isn't very good either. Great to see these available. If someone gets a hook up please share the info.

Rick

[a1712]

What's the real world advantage of a 4 brake block over the 6? Thanks all, Brian.

[Loafer]

How would I order those?

I'm afraid, that customer must ship spool (or even reel) to the producer for replace brake block.

What's the real world advantage of a 4 brake block over the 6? Thanks all, Brian.

I dont think about advantage 4 brake over 6, because i use Metanium with 10-18 gr lures (paired with Zodias 1610M-2): 2 white brakes ON always, external adjustment between 2 and 4 and haven't any problems with casting.

[BRONZEBACK32]

I only use two white brakes all the time also...

I personally can't see anything changing if you use the same amount of brakes, I would down to buy one
and try it if anyone has a link to purchase depending on the price, I would also like white brakes over the red.

[karirick]

I think it's just in my head that it would be worth doing. If I have to send the reel/spool then it's a no go for me. I can buy the svs puller for $10 from Japan Tackle, was hoping maybe was a diy project. Thanks for all the comments today.

Rick

[Martin Lo]

What's the real world advantage of a 4 brake block over the 6? Thanks all, Brian.

Biggest advantage is to aftermarket spool users. With the old VBS avail among others sold 4p brake holders but with SVS, one had to salvage one from the stock spool

[Bantam1]

The change from the 6 block to the 4 block was for several reasons. Mainly a slight performance increase at lower spool speeds (pitching, flipping, etc) with reduction in noise, and it was easier to use. I'm not sure if I can feel a difference, but they are easier to work with. I have the Yumeya deep spool in my Antares 100HG that still uses the 6 block system. I can still cast all the line off the spool with a Super Spook. I have zero complaints with either the 4 or 6 block versions.

Just remember the SVS Infinity brake system will not work on an older VBS reel. The brakes are in a completely different location, and the brake hub diameter is different.

[Bootytrain]

The change from the 6 block to the 4 block was for several reasons. Mainly a slight performance increase at lower spool speeds (pitching, flipping, etc) with reduction in noise, and it was easier to use. I'm not sure if I can feel a difference, but they are easier to work with. I have the Yumeya deep spool in my Antares 100HG that still uses the 6 block system. I can still cast all the line off the spool with a Super Spook. I have zero complaints with either the 4 or 6 block versions.

Just remember the SVS Infinity brake system will not work on an older VBS reel. The brakes are in a completely different location, and the brake hub diameter is different.

I'm assuming the white brake blockS in the new Aldebaran provide less braking? Can they be put onto a Curado or chronarch svs spool for longer casting like the metanium?

[karirick]

The change from the 6 block to the 4 block was for several reasons. Mainly a slight performance increase at lower spool speeds (pitching, flipping, etc) with reduction in noise, and it was easier to use. I'm not sure if I can feel a difference, but they are easier to work with. I have the Yumeya deep spool in my Antares 100HG that still uses the 6 block system. I can still cast all the line off the spool with a Super Spook. I have zero complaints with either the 4 or 6 block versions.

Just remember the SVS Infinity brake system will not work on an older VBS reel. The brakes are in a completely different location, and the brake hub diameter is different.

Bantam since you chimed in, which we appreciate, is there a USDM sourced spool with the 4 block we could buy and take it off and put on the Met spool? Would be spendy I know, but wondering if possible? Thanks.

Rick