Shimano Citica 200 D - Braking system

[Nitro]

I realize this isn't a "reel" expensive model.  This reel used to cast a country mile.  Yet, the braking systen is driving me crazy.  Normally, I cast with only one collar up leaving the other 5 blocking the brake.  So giving it a hard throw, some of the other collars slide outward engaging the brake even more.  I'd love to just leave all the brakes down, but I'm not that good yet. 

Has anybody else had this issue? 

[Bryan Young]

That is the way the braking system works. You may want to remove half of the blocks (every other one) and try that.

[Nitro]

By any chance does anyone know where to purchase the red collar brakes?  BTN3505

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

call shimano you might get them for free or last time i was Los Angeles Sav-on has good inventory of Shimano pts. also check this link;

http://www.fishingreelparts.com/

tight lines....