Kind of a long shot, but I was just wondering if anyone here has ever worked with Ryobi baitcasters?

I've recently acquired a Ryobi Varius F200 Spectra, and it's got this cool braking system called the "flying arm". Problem is, the "brake shoes" on the spool seem to be loose and kind of clack against the spool, creating a "clickety-clack" sound when I shake the spool. My question is, is it supposed to do that, or do I just have a defective spool?

I've attached a picture illustrating what I mean.

Send an email to Jun @ japantackle.com.  He may be able to provide an answer.

I own a Ryobi V-Mag but it 's a different type than yours, sorry I can 't help, but I would follow Pantera 's suggestion.

I own a Ryobi V-Mag but it 's a different type than yours, sorry I can 't help, but I would follow Pantera 's suggestion.

my dad has the same reel. still works good

Its fine, the brakes need to move.  Its how centrifugal brakes work.

Its fine, the brakes need to move. Its how centrifugal brakes work.

I was hoping for an answer like that. That's what I was thinking too, which is why I didn't send it right back. The guy I bought it from didn't know too much about it so he wasn't much help. What got me worried was when Cal from TackleTour told me that he never noticed any "clicking" sounds from his Varius F200.

I sent Jun an email yesterday morning. Hopefully I get a reply soon.

Thanks guys!