Daiwa sealine LD 30 Drag washers

[shanenel]

The drag washers on my daiwas is a redish brown collour and is bonded to a backing plate.The problem Ihave is that this material that was use is very brittle and is starting to break and chip off,even with cals drag grease on them.Can I replace them with carbotex washers ,and do I have to glue them back on or can I just put them straight in.If I glue them is their any special glue they use or will any two part epoxy work.

[alantani]

i have seen that material.  it's either fiberglass or kevlar.  either way, it's bad.  i once worked on one of those reels for 16 straight hours on one weekend and never did get it right.  i would send it back to daiwa for routine service, then toss the daiwa receipt into the box and sell it with a clear conscience.  it's a discontinued reel and there is a reason for that.  good luck.  alan