# Stuck Bearings
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [October 21, 2023, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008 "2023-10-21T03:15:11Z")
**Posts on this page:** 15
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### Author:  [@Deviant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deviant)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/1 "2023-10-21T03:15:12Z")
I bought a deviant from offset yoyo and i’ve used for maybe a week now but it has recently started acting responsive i’ve tried using a plier but i cant get the bearing out at all Pls Help
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### Author:  [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/2 "2023-10-21T03:24:35Z")
You can use the back of a drill bit as a bearing tool to wiggle it back and forth and get it off. I believe 3/16ths is the right size but I’m not certain about that. Just grab the one that fits if you have a drill bit set.
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### Author:  [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/3 "2023-10-21T04:09:23Z")
You can order a bearing remover, but if you dont want to. Look up how to desheild your bearing then try to water it, dry really well, then let it sit for a while.
That is what worked for me after my bearing removal tool got lost in my room.
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### Author:  [@JosiahR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JosiahR)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/4 "2023-10-21T04:34:57Z")
Don’t use water in a baring! Use acetone or another acetone based product.
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### Author:  [@Sergio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sergio)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/5 "2023-10-21T08:04:53Z")
put yoyo in freezer to help loose bearing
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### Author:  [@Deviant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deviant)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/6 "2023-10-21T14:31:16Z")
Thx i’ll try it and let you know
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### Author:  [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/7 "2023-10-21T14:33:37Z")
100% acetone nail polish remover is my jam.
Also I have heard of people putting their yo-yo in the freezer and it will shrinking everything making it easier to get out
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### Author:  [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/8 "2023-10-21T14:39:55Z")
You can use water and soap you just have to ensure it’s dry after. Any moisture left can rust the bearing, post or axle.
Personally I go back and fourth between using mineral spirits and acetone but I’ve washed bearings in the sink in a pinch a few times.
As for removal anything that fits inside the bearing like a removal tool would work also the rounded bit on the handle of needle nose pliers works great.
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### Author:  [@Deviant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deviant)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/9 "2023-10-21T14:47:06Z")
I tried putting it in the freezer for ten minutes but it’s not budging
i guess i’ll try the acetone
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### Author:  [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/10 "2023-10-21T14:49:45Z")
I have never in my life used water related to anything with a bearing.
But as far as the bearing stuck goes we need to see your tool because ive always been successful with tools
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### Author:  [@Deviant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deviant)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/11 "2023-10-21T14:51:27Z")
I used to have a bearing tool but then i went to a different country and came back but ever since i couldn’t find it
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### Author:  [@Deviant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deviant)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/12 "2023-10-21T15:04:22Z")
No matter how hard i try the shield of the bearing won’t come out
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### Author:  [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/13 "2023-10-21T15:07:32Z")
You shouldn’t clean the bearing while it’s in the Yoyo.
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### Author:  [@Deviant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deviant)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/14 "2023-10-21T15:10:33Z")
Now i tested it and it magically went unresponsive
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### Author:  [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2023, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008/15 "2023-10-22T00:39:15Z")
> [@GTDropKnot](#):
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> I believe 3/16ths is the right size but I’m not certain about that
If it’s a std. C size bearing that would be a 1/4 inch drill bit.
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