Playmaxx Turbo Bumblebee Maintenance

I received a second Playmaxx Turbo Bumblee yoyo this afternoon!

It is in great working condition. However, I would like to perform some maintenance. I have replacement strings and brake pads which are easy. The yoyo did respond using the old string and existing bake pads, which I assume have not been replaced in years.

Do you have any advice on how to clean the bearing and brass brackets?

Any other general maintenance I should perform?

Thanks for your advice everyone!

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Mineral spirits works great for cleaning bearings. Break pads aren’t being made anymore so you’ll have to look on eBay for some. You might be able to contact a modder to add an spr kit to it.

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Thanks! I have spare brake pads and will use them. This TBB is one I bought to use and enjoy. My greatest concern is making sure the bearing is up to snuff.

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Look here for bearing maintenance as well as other useful tips…

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This was very helpful! I cleaned the bearing and spacers which made a major difference.

I ordered a duncan bearing replacement kit and will do a full swap of the bearing, spacers, string, and brake pads (I have one new pair) when it arrives.