# Umbra axle loud squeaking when screwed shut? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [March 21, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095 "2020-03-21T23:12:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/1 "2020-03-21T23:12:27Z")
i’ve only unscrewed my Umbra twice when i had to, but the second time it squeaked really loud. i had this happen to my first N12, then it stripped a week later. any suggestions on how to fix this? and it introduced a noticeable amount of string vibe, not fingernail vibe though. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/2 "2020-03-21T23:44:33Z")
The squeaking is from the bearing seat being a bit tight. Just close it carefully and slowly and it should be fine. I’ve opened/closed my Umbras pretty frequently and haven’t had any of them strip, though a couple of them do squeak. If you’re picking out knots I’d recommend a wooden toothpick or something similar. Saves time vs. unscrewing. ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/3 "2020-03-21T23:45:42Z")
yeah, @FrankieJR gave me some wood knot pickers, and they work great. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/4 "2020-03-21T23:55:43Z")
PLEASE tell us when you get this problem worked out…it’s a sad situation. ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/5 "2020-03-21T23:57:08Z")
i will. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/6 "2020-03-22T00:10:34Z")
Also, while you’re screwing it together, you can watch the gap to see whether it’s closing all the way. If it’s not closed 100% that can definitely cause vibe. Let me know how it turns out! ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/7 "2020-03-22T00:11:51Z")
i will! it didn’t cause any fingernail vibe, but it did introduce string vibe. ---
**Author:** ![Benmichael86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benmichael86/32/64422_2.png) [@Benmichael86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benmichael86)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/8 "2020-03-22T00:12:51Z")
That’s odd. I usually notice fingernail vibe before vibe on the string. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/9 "2020-03-22T00:41:17Z")
> [@MarkD](#): > > The squeaking is from the bearing seat being a bit tight. Just close it carefully and slowly and it should be fine… Try fully pressing the bearing on to the bearing seat before screwing it together. ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/10 "2020-03-22T00:43:24Z")
@jhb8426 yes, i shall try this, it sounds like it’ll fix it? but i don’t really know. :joy: ---
**Author:** ![Travelingyoyokid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/travelingyoyokid/32/62091_2.png) [@Travelingyoyokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travelingyoyokid)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/11 "2020-03-22T00:50:09Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Try fully pressing the bearing on to the bearing seat before screwing it together. I agree with this. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/12 "2020-03-22T19:06:10Z")
Did you resolve this problem? ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/13 "2020-03-22T19:07:16Z")
not yet, but Mark’s sending some bearings that fit the Umbra a little looser. ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/14 "2020-03-25T17:45:34Z")
got the bearings from @MarkD, and the vibe and squeaking is gone! @MarkD @ChrisFrancz @Travelingyoyokid @jhb8426 @Benmichael86 thank you all for the advice! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/15 "2020-03-25T17:59:40Z")
I got a bad knot in my Topyo Mojo several months ago and took it apart very carefully. When I put it back together very carefully I got a very noticeable vibe. Does not effect the way it plays at all except for the very significant pulsing vibe. I switched axles and bearings and can not find or see any problems at all. I did not want to say this until you had your problem resolved because it may have made you lose hope with your brand new yoyo. I am glad you got it working it again! ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/16 "2020-03-25T18:01:57Z")
> [@ChrisFrancz](#): > > I did not want to say this until you had your problem resolved because it may have made you lose hope with your brand new yoyo. that’s nice of you! but if the yoyo did fail, without me really beating it up, and it coming to me like that, i would have talked to Mark about replacing it. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/17 "2020-03-25T18:42:35Z")
I know you have already resolved this issue, but I’d like to offer a little advise. I like to lubricate tighter bearing seats (aka “tapers”). Especially ones that squeak, or feel especially snug. No need to go crazy excessive with it, just enough to coat the surface. ![Screenshot_2020-03-25-11-38-01-178_com.brave.browser](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/e/f/9ef1bd1d6fa78b50a1d52be8e1c88d8325841119.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/18 "2020-03-25T18:44:34Z")
thanks bro, i will look into that. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/19 "2020-03-25T18:47:07Z")
Any bearing lube should do, I was just pointing out that OD’s v4m says on the container that it can be used for posts too. That’s where I got the idea. ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095/20 "2020-03-25T19:40:51Z")
good to know, thanks. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/umbra-axle-loud-squeaking-when-screwed-shut/317095.md?page=2)