Hi everyone, Hoping I can find some Otari gurus here or at least someone who can advise on this. The brake on my supply reel stopped actuating consistently this morning (and took a chunk out of a new reel of ATR mastering tape). I replicated the problem without tape on the machine and determined that the solenoid on the supply reel's brake was getting stuck in the downward (electronically actuated) position. To be clear, it was stuck mechanically not electronically. Short version: I took apart the solenoid and saw nothing at all that would cause this problem. Also, the solenoid was bone dry. Not dry lube, but never lubed dry. So I am assuming it was never a lubricated part? Because there was nothing in the reservoir, I'm unsure about lubricating it. Does anyone know if this part should be lubricated or if there's some other problem I'm missing? I would obviously use a thin (sewing machine) oil rather than grease to prevent the solenoid from sticking due to grease. Truly appreciate any help at all with this! Obviously a particularly annoying problem because it can destroy a reel of tape very easily even if it only happens 1 out of 100 times.