Shimano discontinued parts?

tinboat · August 15, 2017, 01:34:11 PM

Hi, I ordered parts from Shimano to repair the clicker on my TLD15. Unfortunately they've discontinued 2 parts that I need. TLD0018 c-lock and TLD0053 Click button washer A. What can I use as a substitute? Thanks for the help!
- John

conchydong · August 15, 2017, 02:54:53 PM

That is strange as the single speed TLD's are still in production. I think the parts you need are used in the 15, 20 and 25. Shouldn't be hard to find but I am surprised Shimano discontinued the part. It just doesn't make sense to me. Perhaps, they are just back ordered?

Scott

MarkT · August 15, 2017, 03:10:56 PM

Those parts are listed as discontinued on Shimano's parts site. I'd call them and ask about alternatives.

oc1 · August 15, 2017, 06:48:17 PM

.... or maybe the reel is about to be discontinued. You know how Shimano hates to have parts available for discontinued models.
-steve

Keta · August 15, 2017, 07:22:20 PM

Quote from: MarkT on August 15, 2017, 03:10:56 PM
Those parts are listed as discontinued on Shimano's parts site. I'd call them and ask about alternatives.

The Shimano customer support people usualy can come up with the "new" part number.

tinboat · August 16, 2017, 09:04:40 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try to call Shimano and see what they say. I used that reel today, with my temp fix, but it's pretty goofy. These reels are perfect for some of the fishing I do, so I'm trying to save this low budget - ebay project.

mizmo67 · August 16, 2017, 09:16:29 PM

The TLD0018 is on ebay atm but I don't see the other one

No luck looking on ereplacementparts, either.

Try some of the folks on the other sources list?
https://scottsbt.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000166543

handi2 · August 16, 2017, 11:29:23 PM

You can get those 2 parts at any hardware store.

pinoy101 · August 17, 2017, 01:10:33 AM

hello

I also have the same predicament... I recently got a hold of a 01 stella sw10000hg (01560) jdm with a missing drag knob, and from the suppliers i have contact, i have been told that that part is discontinued.. and I have been thinking a lot.. these kind of reels which are expensive... should'nt shimano continue producing parts?... spare parts?...aldo, justin ( Redsetta ) answered my post on DRAG KNOB on this page 3, about a replacement or another model that would replace the missing knob...

may I take this opportunity to ask sir, handi2 ... I have post another question on this page 3 stella spool's and main shaft... but i have been waiting for a comment or answer... its been read about 30+ times already...

I also, sent a message to redsetta , Justin if he can look into this too...

thank you

alan

P S . redsetta just message me awhile ago.... thanks again justin... more questions soon...

oc1 · August 17, 2017, 08:55:03 AM

If there is a discontinued model you think is worth keeping and being dedicated to then consider getting a parts reel.

Shimano can make some good stuff but the discontinued parts issue has been around for a while and is unlikely to change. It may make good business sense to them, but they are disrespecting their own product.

-steve