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