Part SIX: Bellows Removal and repair - Technics RS 1500/ 1506 reel to reel tape deck repair

[@ReelHifi]

All you reely need to see is 4:37 for 2 mins this very clearly shows the rubber valves being flipped. thx

[@SDsailor7]

What are the bellows used for do you know?
Thank you

[@SDsailor7]

It looks like they might be for the brake mechanism? Or tensioning?

[@SDsailor7]

I wonder if they still sell those bellows new?

[@SDsailor7]

So these belows control the brakes? Or tape tension?
Thank you

[@giancarlorotter6331]

Thanks for the very clear instructions and video makes it easy to follow the steps, this is the best video I'm seen on this so far.
The bellows help to keep the correct tension on the tape so they don't need to be pulled tight when you stop the tape.
This is due to the breaks which don't stop the reels by themselves the DC motors help a little by applying reverse direction as well.

[@stereotape]

for sure :)

[@PhilipvanderMatten]

I like your choice of music

[@ReelHifi]

thanks !

[@slobodanjozejoksimovic973]

Gde mogu nabaviti tako dobar uređaj za upotrebu. Skoljko mani. Rok isporuke. Hvala.

[@jeremytravis360]

I would love to find someone in London who can service my RS1506 ?

[@miss.wright3035]

What do you think about silicon spray on them to prevent cracking/ drying up ?

[@richardhill4856]

I really appreciate these videos as hands-on tutorials for repairing my decks ... but I have to say - I would MUCH prefer a dialog of what you are doing, why, problems or issues - etc. instead of the music ... please ... I run these silent and record MY problems as the sound track so that I have a reference for the next time.
Good videos - just don't need the distraction..

[@ReelHifi]

thanks for the comment. not sure my babbling mumble would help much so silent may be the way to go.