Troubleshooting ComeUp Winch Losing Payout Braking

Updated 10/07/2025 | Published 09/30/2025

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ComeUp Seal Slim Off-Road Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 9,500 lbs

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$1435.71

Bulldog Winch Alpha Series Competition Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 8,288 lbs

$1216.99

Question:

Have one of your comeup winches. Works well, four+ years. But losing its payout braking. Any repair kit for that? And what currently is your fastest winch? A comeup would be nice, but I’ll consider any vendor. Needs 90 ft cable/nylon rope and remote control. Thanks

asked by: Ed M

Expert Reply:

Hey Ed, thanks for reaching out!

I spoke with my contact at ComeUp and they said your ComeUp Seal Slim Off-Road Winch # CU295051 may be out of adjustment or is grease contaminated. I've got a user's guide I'll send you in a separate email and you can look at the brake adjustment steps on page 16 of the manual (page 17 in the PDF).

ComeUp also has a YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULYbG_2WnUg) showing how to do this. The video is on a different winch, but it's the same process for your model.

For the grease, you'll just need to check it and make sure it's clean. If you have contaminated grease you'll need to clean it out and replace it, and if you have grease in the brake cavity or on the brake cone you'll need to clean that out.

When it comes to a faster winch with the same weight category I recommend the Bulldog Winch Alpha Series # BDW10009. This is rated for 8,288 lbs and has a speed of 55 feet per minute or more depending on your load capacity.

Let me know how the maintenance goes either way!

expert reply by: Jon G

Ed M.

10/4/2025

Thanks for your reply. The bulldog winch is rated at 12 FPM. 12 feet per minute?!?! That’s the slowest performance I’ve ever heard. My current comeup winch does about 3 times that, and I’m looking for a faster one. I Read the instructions for addressing the braking and you have to be an automotive engineer to figure that out. I haven’t seen the YouTube yet; maybe that’ll be helpful. Can you tell me exactly what model comeup winch I bought from you last time (like 4 years ago)? Ed Mier

Jon G.

10/7/2025

@EdM Sorry about that, our filtering system didn't work properly when I was looking that up. The Bulldog Winch Alpha Series # BDW10009 rated for 55 FPM is more what you'll be looking for, although it has a lower weight rating. I edited my initial answer to reflect this. The ComeUp Seal Slim Off-Road Winch # CU295051 that I referenced above is the exact one that you purchased from us previously.

Edwin M.

10/7/2025

@JonG Hi, Jon Good recommendation for the Bulldog winch, which I see etrailer also sells. Two issues I have with the Bulldog. Let me know if either can be addressed: — I need a 90-foot rope. Looks like this is limited to 75 feet. Can anything be done to extend it? — I must have wireless remote control. Doesn’t look like that’s supported either. Lemme know if you have anything faster (besides comeup) that fits the bill. Thanks Ed

Jon G.

10/7/2025

@EdwinM The Bulldog # BDW10009 does have a wireless control when you use the parts # BDW82YB and # BDW59GB, but I'm not seeing that you can use longer rope, so the ComeUp winch you currently have is going to be the best winch for your needs.