Aftermarket bearing kits for Shimano spinning reels on eBay

[Deal Ninja]

Can anyone tell me how these perform?  Will a new set of these bearings take the slop out of the handle?  I have a well used Shimano Saros, 15 y/o? The handle over years of use has developed a lot of play/slop in it.  The reel is still very smooth otherwise, so I was looking at the bearing kits you can buy on eBay.

Like these:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/ABEC-7-Hybrid-CERAMIC-Bearings-FOR-SHIMANO-SAROS-SAR-2500F-SPINNING-REEL/391450004670?epid=1100015890&hash=item5b243d0cbe:g:nQsAAOSw2GlXGeDE

Any feedback would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

DN

[DR.SPECKLER]

Can anyone tell me how these perform?  Will a new set of these bearings take the slop out of the handle?  I have a well used Shimano Saros, 15 y/o? The handle over years of use has developed a lot of play/slop in it.  The reel is still very smooth otherwise, so I was looking at the bearing kits you can buy on eBay.

Like these:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/ABEC-7-Hybrid-CERAMIC-Bearings-FOR-SHIMANO-SAROS-SAR-2500F-SPINNING-REEL/391450004670?epid=1100015890&hash=item5b243d0cbe:g:nQsAAOSw2GlXGeDE

Any feedback would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

DN

not sure if its bearings at fault until its disassembled.i repair abu and penn reels.i would check what size bearings you need and look on ebay again for cheaper prices.i get centerpin abec 7 ceramics from China on ebay for $12.ive used them in lots of reels.ceramics are a tad louder then reg bearings but smooth.could be a handle bushing or sleeve wore out on your reel.ok i see the sizes listed in description.Probably a good deal for 5 bearings.i run boca ceramics and china abec 7 ceramics in my reels and notice no difference except price.

[Deal Ninja]

not sure if its bearings at fault until its disassembled.i repair abu and penn reels.i would check what size bearings you need and look on ebay again for cheaper prices.i get centerpin abec 7 ceramics from China on ebay for $12.ive used them in lots of reels.ceramics are a tad louder then reg bearings but smooth.could be a handle bushing or sleeve wore out on your reel.ok i see the sizes listed in description.Probably a good deal for 5 bearings.i run boca ceramics and china abec 7 ceramics in my reels and notice no difference except price.

Thanks Jay.  Yeah, you’re probably right that I should tear it apart first to see if I can identify what’s causing the issue.  I don’t really want to blow $35 for nothing if it won’t fix the problem.  I’ll have to tear it down anyway to put new bearings in, so may as well start there.

Thanks again.

Mark