Avail Stern brake for Shimano 19 & 21 SLX – More control & individual look!
🔧 More precise drag control & stylish custom upgrade!
The Avail Star Drag Brake is the perfect tuning upgrade for your Shimano 19 SLX MGL & 21 SLX BFS. With a longer arm for better grip and a sturdy aluminum alloy, it ensures a sensitive adjustment of your brake – while giving your reel a unique look.
Available in seven colors, you can perfectly match the Star Drag to handle, retainer & other custom parts.
🔧 Technical Data:
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Material: Aluminum alloy
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Weight:
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SD-19SLX: approx. 7.11 g
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Original Shimano rear brake (19 model): approx. 5.45 g
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Arm length:
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SD-19SLX: 28 mm
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Original Shimano rear brake: 25 mm
📌 Note: The longer arm length makes it easier to adjust with the middle finger when palming!
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Compatible roles:
- Shimano 21 SLX BFS
- Shimano 19 SLX MGL
- Shimano 13 Metanium
- Shimano 15 Metanium DC
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Shimano 16 Metanium MGL
📌 Note: Compatibility with Shimano 20 SLX DC not confirmed.
🎨 Colors & Design:
Choose from 7 colors to perfectly customize your role!
- Black 🖤
- Gunmetal ⚙️
- Gold ✨
- Rot 🔴
- Blue 🔵
- Lila 💜
- light blue🔵
🌀 Longer arms for better grip & easier adjustment when fishing!
The longer arm makes it easier to adjust the brake with the middle finger – ideal for quick adjustments during drills!
🚀 Why the Avail SLX Star Brake?
✅ Longer arm length for better grip & easier drag control
✅ High-quality aluminum for more stability & durability
✅ Perfectly combinable with handles, retainers & other custom parts
✅ Available in 7 colors – for a personalized reel tuning
✅ Easy assembly – all necessary parts are already pre-assembled
🔧 Assembly & Installation Instructions:
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1️⃣ Remove Handle & Original Stern Brake
- Remove the retainer & the handle nut, then take off the original star brake.
2️⃣ Install new star brake
- Push Stardrag over the axis
- The mounting nut & the end of the axle must be parallel (see picture)
- Make sure that the sound plate is properly aligned.
3️⃣ Reassemble handle & check function
- Attach the parking brake spring & secure the handle
- Test whether the drag can be adjusted gradually and whether you hear a clicking sound when making adjustments.
Correctly installed:
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0530/2488/2857/files/800_sd_19slx_howto11.jpg?v=1738507640)
Not sitting right yet:
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0530/2488/2857/files/800_sd_19slx_howto10.jpg?v=1738507693)
📌 Note: If the brake is tightened too much, the nut can become loose & the star brake can get scratched. If you want to be on the safe side, you can place a 1 mm washer (available separately) under the nut.
🔥 Conclusion:
The Avail Star Drag Brake not only improves control over your Shimano 19 & 21 SLX, but also gives your reel a unique custom design. With a longer arm, high-quality aluminum alloy & 7 color options, it is a must-have for anyone looking to customize and fine-tune their baitcaster!
🔧 Make your SLX unique – feel the difference! 🎣🔥