Replacement motor brushes

[Xantiaman]

Hi,

I've an old Hiatchi 12v cordless SDS drill that apparently has a 'sealed' motor and non replaceable brushes.
Wrong, the end cap easily comes away from the motor assembly offering up the brush housings which have internal measurements of 4mmx4mmx9mm.
Where can I find a pair of brushes of that or very similar size, 'cos Hitachi won't sell me anything but a new £100 motor!
There must be brushes out there of a size that will either fit, or can be resized, to give what in essence is a bloody good drill another years life.

Thanks people,

Xantiaman

[thescruff]

Most tool hire shops keep a good selection

Is the carfax bandstand still the town

[Xantiaman]

Sure is, and there are Bands that regularly play there!

The problem is Scruff, that the brushes have been worn away to a carbon paste and there fore I have nothing to show anybody as an example of what they were like!
Regards,

[Hitch]

Have you got the manual for it?
They have part no for just about every part along with diagrams. Usually easier if you can quote part numbers.


Might be worth a try...

http://www.knighton-tools.co.uk/acatalo ... pares.html

[thescruff]

If you take the drill in they may know what you want.

I used to play in the Sally Army band

Had quite a few years at Horsham High as well, big in Rugby and cross country in them days, early 50s

[EJJ150847]

I have in the past, filed brushes to size.
Get the right grade as some are 'hard' and could wear your commutator out before they wear out themselves.


John

[Xantiaman]

Thanks John, this was my idea as soon as I can identify somewhere to find a brush of about the right size.
Regards,

[Tryanything]

Give these call they should be able to help

www.engineeringcarbonproducts.com/order_form.php

[Xantiaman]

Thanks for the web address I'll give them a try.

Regards,

[big-all]

have you got a model shop near you!!

not a toy shop but a model shop that sells components to make boats cars ect!!