Brake removal: calcutta 400

[piemma]

Originally Posted by chuckg

Any hints on removing the brakes from a Calcutta 400? I have the spring clip and plastic gear off the spool but do not want to force the black plastic housing that encapsulates the brakes (why they have this arrangement is beyond me since the Abus are so much simpler) but that's beside the point. Any assistance will be appreciated.

I don't think you can. I tried years ago and ended up ruining the reel. Saved it for parts and had to buy another. I am looking for another used one right now.

[Mike P]

I haven't used my Calcutta in close to 10 years, but don't the brakes snap down and lock on their pins, so they don't exert any braking effect?

[5/0]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I haven't used my Calcutta in close to 10 years, but don't the brakes snap down and lock on their pins, so they don't exert any braking effect?

The brakes on the 700 do but I don't know about the 400's.

[snake slinger]

mike is rite they clip in place u just push them to the center of the spool and they snap in place