Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

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Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by kevinkunkle » Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:57 am

How do i adjust the brakes ? There is no dial for external adjustment.

I got this used. It is a 50 size.

I have been unable to find any user manual.

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Re: Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by Cal » Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:10 am

Check the bottom side of the non-handle side plate... on some Shimano reels, the brake adjustment dial is concealed in that location.
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Re: Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by Bantam1 » Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:45 am

Is this similar to the current Aldebaran model reels? If this is an older model from Japan it did not have any external adjustments. The brakes are on the spool and can be turned on or off. In Japan they called that brake system SVS and in the US we called it VBS. The SVS Infinity is the current brake system with internal and external adjustment.

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Re: Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by kevinkunkle » Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:02 am

It is a Japan model.

How do I turn on and off the brakes?

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Re: Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by kevinkunkle » Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:17 am

The plastic sleeve is at the bottom nearest the center of the spool. Is this the off?

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Re: Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by kevinkunkle » Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:34 am

Well now that I know that it is a VBS system. I found out how to adjust it with a search.

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Re: Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by Cal » Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:37 am

Oh! You're talking about the original Aldebaran, wow... so the spool looks like the one pictured here on the left, correct?

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So yes, those plastic brakes pushed towards the center and locked in place = off... pushed out towards the end = on

Full review can be found here if you need more info on the reel: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanoaldebaran.html
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Re: Shimano Aldebaran MG Svs brakes

Post by kevinkunkle » Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:52 am

Yes that is it.

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