I can't open my black max to clean and lube it lol.  Where the brakes are you can usually pull the plate off and get access to the spool and stuff and it just will not open.  I don't know if with the newer ones sold if they made it to where you can't open it but i wouldn't imagine them doing that.  If anyone has experience with the Abu Garcia Black Maxx please tell me how to open it lol.  I know this sounds stupid but it seems like it's glued shut.

Instead of unscrewing the thumb screw you have to slide it towards the handle and turn the sidelpate top towards you and it should come right off.

 

 

Here is a video I found demonstrating it for you. I have never owned a black max but I believe this is the new way the Gen 4 Revos will be attached as well.

2 hours ago, Chance_Taker4 said:

Instead of unscrewing the thumb screw you have to slide it towards the handle and turn the sidelpate top towards you and it should come right off.

 

 

Here is a video I found demonstrating it for you. I have never owned a black max but I believe this is the new way the Gen 4 Revos will be attached as well.

 

thanks a lot that worked, i had no idea you had to slide that part over to make the plate come off.  i tried it as soon as i saw your reply and it came right off. thanks a lot for your help and looking that video up to help.