My curado e seems to have lost some drag pressure. I checked the star drag nut and reassembled a few times and it's still the same. The drag spring washers still have their () shape. Not sure what I'm missing. Any suggestions?

Might be time for new washers. Carbontex are around $8.

Hello,

 

New clutches as was mentioned, and you'll also need new spring washers.

 

It's not compression that kills spring power (though new springs will take a set and say there) but rather it's use which weakens springs.

 

If you regularly adjust the drag the springs will lose some of their holding power, although, if you lock the drag down, it should stay locked.  Springs allow a wider adjustment range, and the more spring washers, the wider that range is.  Flat washers would allow an on/off only drag.

 

Josh

Carbontex was going to be installed later along with bearings but I guess I could get them now.

I never lock my drags down. I usually set my drag at the beginning of the trip and it stays until I leave.

Could be placement of the last metal drag washer.  It's one side is flat and smooth and the other side is not so flat,  The flat/smooth surface should be facing out towards the handle instead of facing the felt/carbon fiber washer. 

Any chance you have braid tied directly to the spool?  If so it will slip and give the allusion that your drag is not working.

I know I'm very slow to update but i finally installed the carbontex and it's a night and day difference. Smooth all the way around and I can finally get some great drag pressure out of the reel. Definitely worth the $8.

I've had them on all of my previous casters but forgot what a difference they make!

I know I'm very slow to update but i finally installed the carbontex and it's a night and day difference. Smooth all the way around and I can finally get some great drag pressure out of the reel. Definitely worth the $8.

I've had them on all of my previous casters but forgot what a difference they make!

 

Just curious, who did you order them from?

Got them from hp reel bearings eBay Store. He was on vacation when I ordered but is back now.

I get mine straight from Smooth Drags. Just call them, and talk to Dawn.