Brendan Monks Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Hey Raiders, I have tried searching through the site to see if anyone has replaced the 2 spool bearings in a Tiagra 50W (Part 576), or any size Tiagra for that reason? I have recently had my mate from Freddys Fishing at Erina service 3 of my reels ready for Marlin season, but he doesn't know how / Doesn't want to touch the bearings...I have seen a few posts on here with those purchasing bearings off a certain seller on fleabay. Appreciate any comments or if know anyone who could have a look at these (For cash or beers of course !đ), if not I will send them to Shimano - Which they charge $50 per reel, not including parts and postage. Cheers, Brendo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Signing Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I've replaced them in a TLD recently. Not overly difficult. Not sure how similar the internals of a tiagra and a tld are though. In my experience if you send a reel to Dunphy/Shimano it'll cost you about $100 and its money well spent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD351 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 If the reels were mine i would s end them to Shimano or a certified Shimano service agent -that way you will get genuine parts ( quality) and someone who knows what they are doing and what to look for . I have bought bearings off many ebay sellers for various things and it is a lottery as to what you will get but usually they are  crap . I know one thing for sure I wouldnât be a happy camper if i hooked a good Marlin , fought it for a couple of hours only to lose it because the reel that old mate up the road who also fixes mowers,  only charged a box of grog and âpromised me he knows what he is doing â butchered something or used cheap junk parts  causing it to lock up . Seriously - $50 labour a reel once a year isnât that expensive when you look at what it cost you for everything else ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Monks Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, XD351 said: If the reels were mine i would s end them to Shimano or a certified Shimano service agent -that way you will get genuine parts ( quality) and someone who knows what they are doing and what to look for . I have bought bearings off many ebay sellers for various things and it is a lottery as to what you will get but usually they are  crap . I know one thing for sure I wouldnât be a happy camper if i hooked a good Marlin , fought it for a couple of hours only to lose it because the reel that old mate up the road who also fixes mowers,  only charged a box of grog and âpromised me he knows what he is doing â butchered something or used cheap junk parts  causing it to lock up . Seriously - $50 labour a reel once a year isnât that expensive when you look at what it cost you for everything else ! Yeah agree, It will be $150 for my reels, plus parts & postage. Money isn't exactly the problem, I figured if any guys on here work at tackle shops etc. or have done them themselves, why not keep it local on the forum! âď¸ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 The bearings are easy enough to replace, I would buy quality ones from a bearing place, or genuine, not internet cheap stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Brendan, There is a guy in W.Gos. that sells bearings. Been there for years. Don't know whether he sells what you are after. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Monks Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, noelm said: The bearings are easy enough to replace, I would buy quality ones from a bearing place, or genuine, not internet cheap stuff. The place I found them on Fleabay is a company I've seen others on here talk about (Pla*g Bearings) - Not looking to skimp on gamefishing gear at all!, Rebel in fact PMd the actual business through, which was the same seller on Fleabay đ 49 minutes ago, Rebel said: Brendan, There is a guy in W.Gos. that sells bearings. Been there for years. Don't know whether he sells what you are after. Cheers. I know the guy from there, I'll pop in to check! Cheers, Brendo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun2fish Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Mate that is reasonable amount for a high end reel.i had a Shimano charter special that was about 3 yrs old serviced cost around $20 less than the reel.next time around got bearings from Shimano to do myself still cost small fortune last time it started to play up was going to throw away gave it away instead bloody ridiculous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Monks Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Thanks for the replies guys, I'll send them to Shimano đ¤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Brendan I use a local guy up at Chittaway point usually charges $50 including parts on my spin reels some of them Iâve given him weâre pretty ordinary & came back better than new (drags) from what I believe he works on all types, PM me & let me know if you want his details Cheers Dieter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Worth a call, no harm in asking & minus freight & can get most parts (has contacts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Take the bearings to a bearing shop they are not expensive ive rebuilt dozens of tiagras and tlds no problems  1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Monks Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 16 hours ago, 61 crusher said: Worth a call, no harm in asking & minus freight & can get most parts (has contacts) Thanks again for the number Dieter! I gave him a call yesterday arvo and he only uses the bearings I mentioned earlier that you can purchase online! Gonna get them installed by him next week. Bring on the Marlins đđ¤ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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