I have three codes. On the cast, the brakes make a really bad grinding chatter. Even on a long pitch they click bad. Distance is great and the bearings and brakes are clean and greased. Is this something I should bring up with Quantum?

I plan on sending these to quantum in case the issues can be covered under warranty. My cousin brought up an Abu black max combo that cost less than one of these reels and its a joke how bad my reels cast in comparison.

Problem solved. I stopped being lazy and went to quantum's FAQ page. I disassembled all three reels and cleaned every bearing, nook and crany with Ardent's cleaner thoroughly. I then reassembled everything greased well with Ardent's reel butter, embarrassing how well everything works now. Casts nearly tripled in length and my pitches coasted more than twice as far. How obvious it is to maintain the equipment we love and depend on regularly. Lesson learned.

Oil spool bearings monthly. Breakdown and clean reels annually.

For sure. I bought them all used and never bothered to do proper maintenance before using them this summer.

do you have a diagram or something to see how to take tem appart?? i have a Code with the same issues, i took apart the left sideplate, removed the spool, and put a drop of Abu Garcia reel oil in there... it diminished the chatter, but not completely... im afraid of damaging something if i keep using it like that...

thank you!!

Schematics can be found on most manufacturers websites. But please note: they are primarily a parts list and do not necessarily show the order of assembly or part orientation. If you have the tools and aptitude DIY is reasonable. If you would like a pro service send reels at your convenience. BassResource.com members get 10% off labor and after market parts.

I removed all three bearings on each reel. I used reel cleaner on EVERYTHING I could reach and wiped every part clean with swabs.

Adding grease to a reel that is dirty isn't going to clean it. Clean them then grease them and you will be more than satisfied for a reel in that price range.

thanx!! i have the tools and am very handy with them, however i have never taken apart a reel... so ill download an schematic diagram and see what happens... i only have Abu Garcia Reel Oil, is this the only lube i need or should i get something else??

go here

http://www.tackleservice.com/Consumer/SeriesListings.aspx?BrandID=6&ProductSeriesID=531

click on your reel

thanx a lot ghoti!!