crappiedude0921

Thanks for all the feedback y'all! I bought some CLR and did what I could...got most of the rust off anyways. I should clarify something though--the word "inherited" was a poor word choice. My dad is still alive and well, I just found the baitcaster and rod (Quantum Classic 6'0 Medium Moderate Action) as we were clearing out his garage. Sorry for any confusion... Thanks again for the replies and information!

Hey all, I just inherited an old Quantum EX501 baitcaster from my dad (I'm 20 years old and never knew he had it). It's the first baitcaster I've owned so I figured I'd clean it up and give it a shot, but the magnetic brake system is horribly rusted--all five magnets and the plate they sit on. The rest of the reel is easily cleaned and oiled/greased, but given the state of the brake system will it be worth the effort?