# O- Ring Response Problem

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [February 28, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220 "2011-02-28T00:39:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![yoyonut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyonut/32/611_2.png) [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220/1 "2011-02-28T00:39:13Z")

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My yuuksta o-ring grew and doesn’t fit back into the slot! What should i do?

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**Author:** ![Camjameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/camjameron/32/775_2.png) [@Camjameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Camjameron)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220/2 "2011-02-28T00:44:08Z")

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yuuksta doesnt use o rings…

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**Author:** ![Yummy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yummy/32/14065_2.png) [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220/3 "2011-02-28T00:47:31Z")

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You can either buy new k-pads or you can silicone it.

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**Author:** ![yoyonut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyonut/32/611_2.png) [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2011, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220/4 "2011-03-02T04:34:51Z")

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oops. Does siliconeing the yoyo make it play better?

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**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2011, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220/5 "2011-03-02T05:31:38Z")

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Same as before. Just that it lasts longer and you can self apply it with store bought silicone, instead of online ordering specific pads. And silicone is universal, it works on any flow groove, unlike pads.

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**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-response-problem/24220/6 "2011-03-02T15:09:13Z")

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> [@Batryn](#):
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> And silicone is universal, it works on any flow groove, unlike pads.

I wouldn’t recommend it on starburst response. But try what you like. :wink: