Remove sheilds on break bearings in Avets?

[StuPidaso]

I was cleaning out my avet sx(single speed). I decided to remove the left and right side spool bearing sheilds. Do you guys remove the sheilds on the break bearing(pt. #17)? Just trying to get better freespool. Thanks for the help, i just found this site the other day. Thank you guys for putting up all this info in one place!

[Bryan Young]

I remove only the spool bearings sheilds, clean them and use a very thin lubricant, like TSI301, reelX, corrosionX,...

The break bearing is packed with grease and the exterior of the bearing is rubed with a rag to remove excess grease.    The same with the pinion bearing.

You may also open and clean teh break bearing if you wish, but it will not help freespool.

[StuPidaso]

Thanks for the info.