On 7/3/2026 at 5:38 PM, FishTank said:

What I was suggesting is that if he uses glue, the brake can be pushed on the glue, creating surface to surface contact with frame and the brake. This will make for a stronger hold and allow him to push the glue into the crack. Sort of like how the cover of a book is glued to pages (if that makes sense).

Have you actually done it to one of your reels and has it worked and not mess up anything up?

On 7/3/2026 at 9:35 AM, newapti5 said:

I would just super glue it. Just make sure using only a tiny bit so the residue won't affect the spool balance.

Or you can resort to Japan or Chinese used market. There are many merchants there disassembling a whole reel and selling parts.

Have you tried superglueing a VBS brake collar like that has it worked out for you?

On 7/4/2026 at 9:28 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Happy to help if you need it

But out of curoisty what woud be your course of action it hasnt fallen out yet of the brake collar thats from the seller which i doubt hes touched since hes selling that reel for his dad which he said his dad only used 4 times for a tournament and the crack isnt anything too crazy

3 hours ago, Bajablast said:

Have you actually done it to one of your reels and has it worked and not mess up anything up?

Not on that part but I used Gorilla glue on my Daiwa Silver Wolf on the zero adjuster (cast control cap) that would not stay in place and on a stripped line guide cap as well. Both are still holding.

Heat a nail and weld it. Brian.

22 hours ago, Bajablast said:

Have you tried superglueing a VBS brake collar like that has it worked out for you?

Not on specific part like this, but I super glued small reel parts before and it's been working so far. I would recommend gel instead of liquid, as the latter would flow everywhere. Gels take more time to heal, but much easier to control the placement and volume.