# Having some problems with the AIGR bearing

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811>\
**Category:** General Yo-Yo\
**Created:** [July 30, 2009, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811 "2009-07-30T04:06:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/1 "2009-07-30T04:06:18Z")

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So yeah, I’ve had the 5Star for a while. (Its my brother’s actually)

The AIGR bearing has been acting weird letely.

Its not spinning to well, and its stuck in the bearing seat.

I can’t clean it since its stuck (Yes, I have tried pliers) and the lube does help a bit, but the bearing uses it up super fast.

Any thoughts?

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**Author:** ![Ikelace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ikelace/32/248_2.png) [@Ikelace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ikelace)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/2 "2009-07-30T04:15:05Z")

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remember, wiggle, not pull.

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**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/3 "2009-07-30T04:18:16Z")

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> [@Ikelace](#):
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> remember, wiggle, not pull.

I know, that’s what I’m doing

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**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/4 "2009-07-30T04:44:35Z")

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Put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.

Take out, pliers, BAM.

That’s how it works :wink:

(Make sure not to leave it too long or else may damage it)

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**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/5 "2009-07-30T05:06:45Z")

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> [@Evan](#):
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> Put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
> 
> Take out, pliers, BAM.
> 
> That’s how it works :wink:
> 
> (Make sure not to leave it too long or else may damage it)

Wow…it worked!

turns out there was a shield between the bearing and the seat, so that’s what slowed it down, but the silicone wore out now.

Anyone know what pads these are, or just flowable silicone?

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/6 "2009-07-30T05:07:25Z")

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> [@gm user](#):
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> > [@Evan](#):
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> > Put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
> > 
> > Take out, pliers, BAM.
> > 
> > That’s how it works :wink:
> > 
> > (Make sure not to leave it too long or else may damage it)
> 
> Wow…it worked!
> 
> turns out there was a shield between the bearing and the seat, so that’s what slowed it down, but the silicone wore out now.
> 
> Anyone know what pads these are, or just flowable silicone?

General-Yo Gen Pads.

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**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/7 "2009-07-30T05:11:13Z")

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> [@Logan](#):
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> > [@gm user](#):
> >
> > > [@Evan](#):
> > >
> > > Put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
> > > 
> > > Take out, pliers, BAM.
> > > 
> > > That’s how it works :wink:
> > > 
> > > (Make sure not to leave it too long or else may damage it)
> > 
> > Wow…it worked!
> > 
> > turns out there was a shield between the bearing and the seat, so that’s what slowed it down, but the silicone wore out now.
> > 
> > Anyone know what pads these are, or just flowable silicone?
> 
> General-Yo Gen Pads.

Oh, I didn’t know this was a .555 groove, I’ll put in chaz pads and silicone stickers. (Same setup as M1)

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**Author:** ![Iron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iron/32/127_2.png) [@Iron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iron)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2009, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-problems-with-the-aigr-bearing/4811/8 "2009-07-30T18:15:35Z")

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> [@Logan](#):
>
> > [@gm user](#):
> >
> > > [@Evan](#):
> > >
> > > Put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
> > > 
> > > Take out, pliers, BAM.
> > > 
> > > That’s how it works :wink:
> > > 
> > > (Make sure not to leave it too long or else may damage it)
> > 
> > Wow…it worked!
> > 
> > turns out there was a shield between the bearing and the seat, so that’s what slowed it down, but the silicone wore out now.
> > 
> > Anyone know what pads these are, or just flowable silicone?
> 
> General-Yo Gen Pads.

Really? I thought they used One Drop Pads.

Were the pads clear, or orange?