# stuck bearing - supernova (mordo613's questions merged) **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [August 6, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539 "2013-08-06T05:56:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mordo613](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mordo613/32/1373_2.png) [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/1 "2013-08-06T05:56:17Z")
Tried pliers and the string method ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/2 "2013-08-06T06:47:17Z")
> [@mordo613](#): > > Tried pliers and the string method Did you try the bearing puller method? You should pop it in the freezer for about 30 minutes then re-visit the pliers method. The string trick method won’t work when the bearing is that tight. ALSO: The Supernova is one of those yoyos known for this problem. ---
**Author:** ![mordo613](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mordo613/32/1373_2.png) [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/3 "2013-08-06T06:56:14Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > > [@mordo613](#): > > > > Tried pliers and the string method > > Did you try the bearing puller method? > > You should pop it in the freezer for about 30 minutes then re-visit the pliers method. > > The string trick method won’t work when the bearing is that tight. ALSO: The Supernova is one of those yoyos known for this problem. Awesome. Doing it now ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/4 "2013-08-06T07:05:53Z")
> [@mordo613](#): > > > [@Studio42](#): > > > > > [@mordo613](#): > > > > > > Tried pliers and the string method > > > > Did you try the bearing puller method? > > > > You should pop it in the freezer for about 30 minutes then re-visit the pliers method. > > > > The string trick method won’t work when the bearing is that tight. ALSO: The Supernova is one of those yoyos known for this problem. > > Awesome. Doing it now I hope it works. Be patient and wiggle that bearing out using pliers. It could take quite some time, so be prepared. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo143/32/1384_2.png) [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/5 "2013-08-06T07:19:57Z")
> [@mordo613](#): > > > [@Studio42](#): > > > > > [@mordo613](#): > > > > > > Tried pliers and the string method > > > > Did you try the bearing puller method? > > > > You should pop it in the freezer for about 30 minutes then re-visit the pliers method. > > > > The string trick method won’t work when the bearing is that tight. ALSO: The Supernova is one of those yoyos known for this problem. > > Awesome. Doing it now You sure you wanna do it now? Its late, you could mess something up. If you want to right now, go for it. I would wait till morning. ---
**Author:** ![grolk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grolk/32/1398_2.png) [@grolk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/grolk)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/6 "2013-08-06T17:48:29Z")
Actually, the first time I needed to get my bearing out of my Supernova, I used the string method. Took around 5 minutes of struggling, though… ---
**Author:** ![mordo613](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mordo613/32/1373_2.png) [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/7 "2013-08-06T19:40:45Z")
What’s the proper way to use it? ---
**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/8 "2013-08-06T19:42:13Z")
Are you putting it on the inner side of the bearing seat and wiggling? I think that’s the correct way to do it, and it works for me. ---
**Author:** ![LeftyLink](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftylink/32/1321_2.png) [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/9 "2013-08-06T19:45:18Z")
1:20 [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ygCuTsfA28) ---
**Author:** ![Lordchootapa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/10 "2013-08-06T19:47:43Z")
I agreed with BigCat. All I use my multi tool for is bearing removal, and it works great! It took me a couple tries to get the feel of it, though. It’s a great tool once you get used to it. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/11 "2013-08-06T20:17:16Z")
> [@mordo613](#): > > What’s the proper way to use it? Insert into bearing. Wiggle back and forth and/or around in circles. It may take some effort and time. ---
**Author:** ![mordo613](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mordo613/32/1373_2.png) [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/12 "2013-08-06T20:21:13Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > > [@mordo613](#): > > > > What’s the proper way to use it? > > Insert into bearing. Wiggle back and forth and/or around in circles. It may take some effort and time. tried!!! it just doesnt seem to work… ---
**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/13 "2013-08-06T20:30:39Z")
> [@mordo613](#): > > > [@Studio42](#): > > > > > [@mordo613](#): > > > > > > What’s the proper way to use it? > > > > Insert into bearing. Wiggle back and forth and/or around in circles. It may take some effort and time. > > tried!!! > > it just doesnt seem to work… Could you take a video using your technique? Then, if there’s anything you aren’t doing right, we could help correct you! ---
**Author:** ![mordo613](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mordo613/32/1373_2.png) [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/14 "2013-08-06T21:40:36Z")
Is there anything else I can do to get the bearing off? ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/15 "2013-08-06T21:42:32Z")
If all else fails, crush the bearing with your pliers. It sucks but I’ve had to do it a few times over the years. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo143/32/1384_2.png) [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/16 "2013-08-06T21:54:25Z")
Yup, crush it. I would try pliers again though, then crush it. ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/17 "2013-08-06T21:58:59Z")
Try using pliers to wiggle the multi tool. If not that crush it… ---
**Author:** ![mordo613](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mordo613/32/1373_2.png) [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/18 "2013-08-06T22:01:22Z")
> [@MiamiBuddha](#): > > If all else fails, crush the bearing with your pliers. It sucks but I’ve had to do it a few times over the years. Ok how do I crush it safely? ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/19 "2013-08-06T22:06:10Z")
Grip the bearing side HARD. SQUEEZE. Another option might be to damage the cage system. and rip that out. Then tilt the yoyo so the balls run to one side an the outer race will come right off. Then get pliers and pull the inner race out. Now you’ll want to take some sandpaper or a metal file and evenly remove the anodizing. After that, the bearing seat shouldn’t do this again. Do it to both sides. Yes, YYF is aware of this issue and is working on it. At least that’s what they are saying. I have no reason to not trust them. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo143/32/1384_2.png) [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539/20 "2013-08-06T22:10:56Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > Grip the bearing side HARD. SQUEEZE. > > Another option might be to damage the cage system. and rip that out. Then tilt the yoyo so the balls run to one side an the outer race will come right off. Then get pliers and pull the inner race out. > > Now you’ll want to take some sandpaper or a metal file and evenly remove the anodizing. After that, the bearing seat shouldn’t do this again. Do it to both sides. > > Yes, YYF is aware of this issue and is working on it. At least that’s what they are saying. I have no reason to not trust them. if the supernova is known for it, maybe the new one is fixed. When I think of tight bearing seats, I think of the g funk usually. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539.md?page=2)