# cleaning a bearing **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [October 25, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460 "2012-10-25T19:58:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![merger3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/1 "2012-10-25T19:58:21Z")
what should I use to clean a Yomega Raider bearing? ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/2 "2012-10-25T20:02:04Z")
It’s the same all across the board. Mineral spirits, lighter fluid, or acetone. Then put a little bit of thin lube. (It will be sort of responsive after you add lube, but you just have to break it in) ---
**Author:** ![merger3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/3 "2012-10-25T20:31:12Z")
Also, does the Raider have a c-ring? I can’t seem to find one. ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/4 "2012-10-25T20:37:25Z")
Any bearing that has a shield has a c ring. You need a needle. Then look very carefully around the edge and you’ll see a small black gap. You want to try and see which end is further up then get under that side with the need and it will pop out. I suggest putting your finger on the shield so that when it pops out it won’t fly away. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/5 "2012-10-25T22:15:48Z")
> [@merger3](#): > > Also, does the Raider have a c-ring? I can’t seem to find one. I’ve never been able to find the ring on those. Best bet is just to pry the shield out and throw it away. > [@Jagmcool](#): > > Any bearing that has a shield has a c ring. Not really. Some don’t. ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/6 "2012-10-25T23:33:42Z")
That’s probably true, I’ve just never seen one in my experiences. ---
**Author:** ![merger3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/7 "2012-10-26T00:07:36Z")
Too late. I all ready broke the bearing. ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/8 "2012-10-26T00:59:25Z")
Broke the bearing? Or the shield? ---
**Author:** ![Shadowz143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shadowz143/32/952_2.png) [@Shadowz143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowz143)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/9 "2012-10-26T01:01:05Z")
How did you break the bearing? More info? ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/10 "2012-10-26T01:07:48Z")
> [@merger3](#): > > Too late. I all ready broke the bearing. OK, if you have a hobby shop in town that sells RC cars or helicopters, head on over and buy a new bearing: .156 x .312 x .125 in. (std) 4 x 8 x 3 mm (metric) ---
**Author:** ![merger3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/11 "2012-10-26T17:51:35Z")
thanks. do any of you know how to get a bearing without c-rings off? ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460/12 "2012-10-26T17:59:50Z")
> [@merger3](#): > > thanks. do any of you know how to get a bearing without c-rings off? That was described recently. It seemed rather violent. You have to be able to pull up a portion of the shield, then use pliers to yank it off/tear it out. I’m not sure if the shields are permanently attached, or were just made in a way where removal was a one-way process.