How to replace Abu Garcia Black Max Bearings

Jonathan demonstrates how to replace Abu Garcia Black Max 2 bearings. Bearings used in the installation: #FR-093C-OS LD bit.ly/TzhuyU
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[@rondetorres3842]

I have a BM2 that I pitch for spotted bay bass. I've tried almost all of the newer "F1" reels and returned them all except for one that is for sale! I'm a round reel guy but I like how the BM2 feels. I'll soon upgrade to Boca Bearings and hopefully make it a better light jig pitcher. Thanks!!!

[@tomys350z]

Hey any chance you will come out with a video that shows how to replace the abu Garcia pmax2 bearings? Also which kit is it for this reel I want to make sure I buy the right one?

[@cybergimp]

Boca Bearing Company do you guys have a link for the schematic for the bm2?

[@cetree201]

thank you really helped out

[@Mi_shebeirach_Lchayalim]

Good day, I replace my awesome brand new Black max 3 by drop test it on the rock's and replaced it with new Okuma Ceymar Casting reel and now no more birds nest and now I can bass fishing happy after.

[@tomys350z]

I will be using this reel for saltwater by any chance do you know which bearing it takes for the worm gear?

[@woodbro14]

What's better then the orange seal bearings what would be the best you can buy for a black max ?

[@ximoos]

Hey...I just purchase myself a Black Max also from tackle warehouse and I was doing some searching for reviews...(don't know why I didn't do it before the purchase), but anyways some reviews say that magnetic braking system isn't as good...what are your thoughts on it and what setting so you suppose a beginner should set the braking on...thanks!

[@JackThunderr]

my issue is that my spool tension knob fell off, i got another one that fits not sure if its the right size but i cant get it to tighten the line drop all it does is speed out line. would you happen to know the exact part number for the spool tension knob?

[@andrewgiron2367]

how much of a difference is there between the the abec 7 and abec 5,Also in the video it appears that there are two different size bearings for this particular reel. Will the kit contain all the bearings that I will need to do this upgrade

[@1iving2di3]

I use these to upgrade to my three promax and for way cheaper, they perform just as well as my revo3 premier and mgx, minus the other goodies. But on a budget, this is a great upgrade.

[@Conner624]

1iving2di3 you don't have a Devi premier or mgx shut the fuck up ahahah if you did you would never say that you're not cool because you say you have expensive reels

[@dedeyadventwo]

is worth to upgrade black max 2 bearing? or buy a higher model like revo?

[@sengxiong82]

will these bearings fit a silver max?

[@franciscoarguello9663]

Esa medida es l misma que utiliza el blackmax 3? Para poder pedirlo, desde ya muchas gracias

[@ImJusteZ]

does anyone know if the 1st gen blackmax have the same bearing size as the 2 gen

[@mhq945]

hi i have a problem my blackmax spool tension knob fell off do i really need it

[@stewartjcs]

What are the pliers called? thanks

[@foodconnoisseur8397]

Anything for a black max spinning reel bearing upgrade

[@sengxiong82]

can someone please post the link to how to remove the spool pin without the spool pin plyers?

[@SturmAKS74U]

So for the most part in the Revo/Max family of baitcasters, a SMR103C (3x10x4mm) bearing is used in the spool brake which is Abu Garcia part # 1125827?

[@Spirelare]

Hello it the size of the 3 bearings ? 3x10x4?

[@haduken7king]

Is it the same thing with the Pro Max?

[@1408r]

same bearing for blackmax3?

[@sengxiong82]

thanks. I have a silver max 2 and was just wondering.

[@alwaysarmed88]

Boca Bait Company how much do all the bearings cost?

[@KyleSavage-uu3tm]

Is the new one the 2

[@ImJusteZ]

so i can buy the the black max 2 bearing and use it for the black max 1

[@stevekwong3993]

what is the function of the bearing in tension knot ? I find that my castiong reel has no ball bearing inside the tension knot .

[@stevekwong3993]

Do you have facebook ?

[@19reeves79]

If you clean your bearings with lighter fluid then replace with bones speed cream it will be off the chain fast and won’t need ceramic bearings plus ceramic bearing are loud but last stainless is best

[@NorthsideChamps16]

What is the cost for the set?

[@joshuabeanblossom8371]

i lost the tention knob on my abu black max where can i get another cap at?

[@webbgem17]

Joshua Beanblossom probably eBay or off abu Garcia site.

[@Jubi316]

I have used the black max reels and they are great , some people say there cheap crap and back lash all the time but I don't know what there problem is because I have two of them and they never backlash maybe they don't really know how to use a bait caster ?

[@freestylmx311]

+Kickingtheirbasstv: I agree. The black max was my first baitcaster and I still use it just as much as my high dollar reels. Ya its not as nice but it works fine and it keeps on going

[@robp418]

FamilyMann I have a Shimano Exsence dc and I still use my black max on a second rod when I hit the lake

[@jessebishop3190]

ive been having issues. i learned on the bmax 2 and got pretty good with..now i use two different pro qualifier reels and after using those and coming back yo this i get backlash all the time even when im feathering the spool harder than normal..took it apart didnt see any issues im just confused

[@jessebishop3190]

ive been having issues. i learned on the bmax 2 and got pretty good with..now i use two different pro qualifier reels and after using those and coming back yo this i get backlash all the time even when im feathering the spool harder than normal..took it apart didnt see any issues im just confused

[@marcharmon4693]

They are fine. If they are tuned to lure/bait you wont have any backlash issues

[@davidogden8370]

Amazon has bearings for much cheaper ,ceramic with rubber seals , are they that much different than Boca ? i got enough to do 2 reels for less than 12 bucks.

[@christianfuller1401]

Did it work lol?

[@tinguyen4468]

Hi I want to order some but don’t know the size or model number, can you pls give me a size or model number or the link to buy these ball bearing

[@davidogden8370]

I just went on line and went to the boca brings and typed in what reel you have and it gives you the size .then I ordered from Amazon. Still works smooth after a couple years

[@tinguyen4468]

@@davidogden8370 thanks

[@andrewgiron2367]

Apparently the black max has five bearings, what are the other two? Would replacing these increase performance as well

[@19reeves79]

Andrew Giron they are there

[@stevekwong3993]

how to remove the pin without the specific tool ?

[@jeremys8360]

Steve Kwong not too much you can do

[@hadini6665]

can you give me all the bearing size in abu garcia black max3 ?

[@franciscoarguello9663]

I need too blackmax max 3 size please..

[@jakesmith5377]

same kit

[@jakesmith5377]

@@franciscoarguello9663 same kit

[@tylrctmc1]

Dont forget you toooos

[@widelordwolf1936]

my abu garcia black max doesnt have the knob

[@freestylmx311]

Is it worth it to by these bearings? $46 for the bearings when the black max reel itself is only $40

[@davidogden8370]

amazon has some for less

[@joshuaflores5992]

I'm pretty close to chucking this reel across the street. Can't take the side plate off.

[@kevensegovia1071]

i’m guessing yours doesn’t have the screw. on mine you push the bar that is visible around the top of the reel to the side and you push the side plate up

[@joshuaflores5992]

Yeah I figured it out. I made another comment saying exactly what you described. Thanks

[@Jubi316]

Dam I just looked at the price of the bearings and they are as much as I paid for the rod and reel combo ! 50.00 plus shipping for bearings I can get another reel and rod for that price !

[@downlow1203]

+Jeff Brooks are the part numbers the same?

[@downlow1203]

+Jeff Brooks thanks! I'm going to purchase a set. My Black Max has been a little workhorse in Mission Bay. It deserves an upgrade.

[@sjeverett75]

Clean your stock bearings and put a drop of rocket fuel oil on each one. Instant upgrade

[@jblaze114]

fyi, you dont need the tension knob bearing

[@KyleSavage-uu3tm]

Or 3

[@robbie5826987]

and now u have a "revo" pretty much lol

[@matthewgeorge9424]

i think he only replaced 3, black max has five

[@LavitsMalstrome]

I know this 9yr video but feels like a non fisherman filmed this... yes you need the retaining clips ...omg if you don't have them it's like a loose bolt in a engine... microfiber towel over q tip... no cotton strings or debris.

[@LavitsMalstrome]

How can a company endorse this video on there yt...

[@ZiLvErZ222]

Price too steep!

[@seagullfisherman5401]

$50 for bearing lol what are they German made

[@mbusch2737]

Bought 2 black maxes for my kids. They suck. I wouldn't waste any money upgrading it. Johnny morris makes a decent real for a bargain base. Just saying.

[@elliottong5540]

why do you say the suck

[@mbusch2737]

Elliott Ong They are not very user friendly. They backlash easily. I thought I had it set so it would be impossible for a backlash and lo and behold, many backlashes. I let them use mine and I thought I could do better. Backlash city. What's nice about the Johnny morris is you have two brakes. You can set them up and kid proof them and let them have a reel like dad. I thought it would be a good beginner reeel for the kids and well it's not a good reel AT ALL. It can cast a long way if you loosen it up but it will backlash all day long. Spend just a little more and get something you REALLY ENJOY. The pole it came with was nice though. I wouldn't buy one except maybe for catfishing or trolling. If you get a fish it seems to dig the line into the spooled line already on the reel and I think that may be part of the backlashing problem.

[@elliottong5540]

M Busch how much did you pay for it

[@mbusch2737]

Elliott Ong Fifty nine bucks with the pole.

[@elliottong5540]

thats freaking cheap compared to singapore's price just the reel alone would cost around 60-70 + here

[@19reeves79]

Qtips are bad