Shimano Tiagra 50W LRS Nightmare With Rebuild: How to take apart, service and reassemble

This Shimano Tiagra 50W LRS was a total mess! Here's how to break it down, diagnose, service and reassemble it. See below for helpful equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....
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I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws. Here's a link to the brand I use:
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Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.
The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most:
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Hex Wrench Set (non-affiliate link):
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Torx Wrench Set:
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Wire Brushes (Brass is best):
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Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above:
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[@robertbrandywine]

That reel is deceptively complicated! I wouldn't have minded a longer video where you showed removing the salt, sand, and dried grease. That can be very satisfying.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@thevernonposse]

Don't know how you don't have 100k subs at least I'll keep sharing and liking top notch work man

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for the love and sharing, brother!

[@peterdugan2190]

Thank you, I wil try that then. Cheers

[@philproud7254]

Amazing work 😊

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks brother!

[@johnhollis7290]

Beautiful / Excellent work !!!

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for the love, John! Spread the word about the channel!

[@malcolmrawson3926]

@@TSGReelService the screws used on this reel are T15 Torque

[@georgedevakos8444]

wonderful work

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks and thanks for watching. More vids to come.

[@malcolmrawson3926]

The washers you called something else are called Bellville Spring Washers The screws are T15 torque You didn’t service the bearings. The drive bearings get marine grease the spool bearings get oil Did you wipe the excess Cal’s off of the drag washer? You do not put grease in the holes. You grease the screws. You do not have to take the drive shaft apart. Spray it out with brake cleaner. Add a couple drops of CorrosionX then grease the shift button. You didn’t grease between the handle and reel before putting the handle on.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching and your input.

[@peterrowlands1111]

great tutorial bro... thanks

[@TSGReelService]

You're welcome and thanks for checking it out. Spread the word about the channel.

[@markstubbs8598]

Great video

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching.

[@nitr0junki3]

Absolutely top notch work. Do you use PB Blaster for seized screws? Don’t know how it might react with anodized aluminum. What reel grease do you use? Love watching your videos.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. No, I just use corrosion x... then corrosion x with heat, but it doesn't always work well with aluminium on aluminum. You can also try banging it with a rubber mallet... only goal is to loosen the corrosion around the threading enough to back the screw out. I generally use Penn grease. Truly seized screws are rare (for the reels I service), but when it happens, it can be a bit of a nightmare.

[@ivosimovic5258]

Thank you for the clear footage. One question, where can I buy new friction discs?

[@TSGReelService]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. You should be able to find them on eBay or ereplacementparts.

[@Agatino.Signati]

Bravo!

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. More to come.

[@MrCarnagh]

Awesome video mate, have subscribed. What products do you use to clean the reels? Cheers

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks! For this one, I'm pretty sure I would have used an ultrasonic cleaner with a purple power/water mix for most of the parts. You can follow it up with an alcohol/water solution bath in the ultrasonic cleaner.... 1 part alcohol to 5 - 7 parts water mix... you don't need a lot. If you don't have that try using a penetrating oil like WD-40 to help break the crud down.

[@harrisonthrasher55]

I think i put those 9 little washers on wrong that go onto the rod that goes through the spool on the clicker plate side. My reel pretty much goes into free spool when i have half drag on it. Do you put two inside of each-other with the cup side both facing the same way then put it cup to cup with two more washers facing the same way? Could you help me out?

[@TSGReelService]

Hi, check and follow the schematics for the numbers and orientation so there's no room for interpretation. This is a very exacting reel. If you're having difficulty, even with the schematics, stop, and take it to your local repair shop... explain to them what's going on so they have an idea where to start.

[@peterdugan2190]

Hi just wondering what the name of the pliers you used to pull the inside bearings with...? Regards Pete

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. Sorry, the pullers aren't currently available. Try bending the tip of a Penn wrench to get under and pull up the bearings.... you'll have to systematically alternate and pull opposite ends up as you go. Hope that helps.

[@deepbluewater7714]

Hi, thanks for the video. Kindly can you tell me what the plier is called that you are using to remove the bearing with. Silver with black rubber holding the two prongs together.

[@TSGReelService]

You're welcome and thanks for watching! As far as I know, it's no longer made, but I just call it a bearing puller. Seller.... @mywalkingfriend

[@deepbluewater7714]

Enjoyed watching 2 months back... I just service mine and a friends... had one worst than this shaft jamed in the bearing... managed to save it... best penetranting oil ATF and acetone 50/50 works wonders just make sure to rinse the plastic part and apply silicone lubricant on them

[@TSGReelService]

@@deepbluewater7714 Wow! Glad to hear you were able to save it. Regarding the bearings, thanks for the tip.... you could also try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXqTY3mHgtZshM0

[@jackknesich1427]

Also what needed to be replaced in that reel and don’t be afraid to be specific

[@TSGReelService]

Peruse the video.

[@benciciora3957]

What type of pliers are those to pull the bearing out?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! They were made by a friend of mine in California, but he's no longer currently making them.

[@raymondcoleman3868]

What does a rebuild like that typically cost with parts? Thanks great video.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. You can email me at [e-mail] if you're interested in servicing your reel. More vids to come.

[@richardhardin191]

I just did a rebuild on 7 Talicas for a charter captain here in Florida. Bearing replacement is around $50 using Boca Bearings instead of Shimano. You can upgrade to ceramics for $100 per kit. I personally charge $25-$35 for the teardown and clean. Something like this reel would be about $100 in my shop with new bearings and additional for any other broken parts. Its worth it when youre talking about $700-$1000 reels.

[@TSGReelService]

@@richardhardin191 thanks for your input and perspective. Feel free to post your shop's contact info.

[@islandboy2424]

🙌🍻

[@TSGReelService]

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[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

I'd be putting this is my ultrasonic.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. That's where' it went.

[@2derekjeter2]

i was under the impression that drags did not need grease like the drags for the penn 50vsw

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. It's not pre-greaaed. You grease or leave it dry, if you want. More vids to come.

[@owenbosen4254]

The recommended drag grease for Tiagras is Shimano RD18322 Disc Drag Grease

[@rufusmedrano2962]

Don’t worry how long it was. It’s all good

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching and the appreciation. More vids to come. Spread the word about the channel.

[@jackknesich1427]

Should just get a new reel at that piont

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. They chose to repair since it was cheaper than buying a new reel.

[@jackknesich1427]

@@TSGReelService o that makes sense then considering the great work u do

[@brucecronin6396]

Looks like the reel was stored on the bait tank !!

[@TSGReelService]

Lol! Thanks for watching!

[@goo757]

at 2:34 OMG

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! Yes, OMG.... and the left side was worse. She's like brand new again by the end of the video, though.

[@barneyewing2664]

Surprised that those were not sealed bearings.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. Why?

[@thevernonposse]

Said it's running a little rough lol

[@TSGReelService]

These are the kinds of stories I hear when these things come in. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@KC-gh5hw]

That reel looks like has been never serviced since they bought it lol

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! It wasn't. 🤷🏽‍♂️ More vids to come. Spread the word about the channel.

[@ikashibimauler]

And also stored full time in the surf.