# Bearing is stuck. **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [July 8, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853 "2012-07-08T21:18:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BlackShot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/blackshot/32/937_2.png) [@BlackShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlackShot)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/1 "2012-07-08T21:18:23Z")
So I’ve spent the past fifteen minutes trying to remove a dry bearing from my Supernova with my Multi-Tool and it won’t budge one bit! All I’ve gotten was frustration and sore hands. ☹ Does anyone have any little tricks of their own to get around this problem? ---
**Author:** ![xXYoYo888Xx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xxyoyo888xx/32/851_2.png) [@xXYoYo888Xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXYoYo888Xx)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/2 "2012-07-08T21:20:21Z")
Dull side of a 1/4 in drill bit. Use like you would a multi-tool, it’s much easier to grip. ---
**Author:** ![dynikus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dynikus/32/812_2.png) [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/3 "2012-07-08T21:22:25Z")
1. bearing removal tool or similar (1/4" rod, 1/4" drill bit, etc) - place inside the bearing, rock back and forth until it’s out 2. plyers - gently grab the bearing and rock back and forth until it’s out. don’t grab too hard or you’ll damage the bearing 3. string trick. this one’s a bit harder to explain. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ9lAP\_pVxQ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ9lAP_pVxQ) Before doing any of those, you might want to put the yoyo in a freezer for a while. It’ll shrink the bearing ever so slightly, which could make removing it easier. ---
**Author:** ![BlackShot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/blackshot/32/937_2.png) [@BlackShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlackShot)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/4 "2012-07-08T21:24:23Z")
> [@dynikus](#): > > Before doing any of those, you might want to put the yoyo in a freezer for a while. It’ll shrink the bearing ever so slightly, which could make removing it easier. What’s funny is I actually was thinking about how cold temperatures would cause the metal to contract and help out with removal. This proves my theory! ;D ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/5 "2012-07-08T22:44:37Z")
A stint in the freezer can work wonders. I like the drill bit as well. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/e/b8e542cbfa4182416ab2f78aa6015213cebafedb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/6 "2012-07-08T22:50:30Z")
> [@jrodriguez](#): > > A stint in the freezer can work wonders. I like the drill bit as well. Darn it! You are getting much better advice from this guy than I did. I wouldn’t suggest a bigger hammer. Freezer and drill bit is the way to go! ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/7 "2012-07-08T22:54:03Z")
Didn’t I tell you to try a jackhammer, skitrz? 😃 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/7/7/177f28b870f6af5f8c2946829146565c0715e8f7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Schnayke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Schnayke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schnayke)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/8 "2012-07-08T23:10:15Z")
aluminum shrinks faster then steel, but they shrink about the same over all. So use the freezer but pull it out every few minutes and give it a go. basicly you want the aluminum to shrink but not the steel. Also taking the axle out, if it is on the side you are working with helps a ton. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![BlackShot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/blackshot/32/937_2.png) [@BlackShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlackShot)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853/9 "2012-07-09T17:49:19Z")
Drill bit + freezer helped quite a bit. Thank you very much to those that recommended it! Now time for me to pick up some V4M Lube. 😃