how do I remove the carbon brushes to instal new ones

Lynda, November 2008

Hey dannyboy we've done it we've changed the carbon brushes and the machine is up and running like new! Well done, thanks for your help.

Lynda, December 2008

Thanks dannyboy for your response. We've tried to remove the bolts which hold the motor in place to be able to locate the screws holding the carbon brushes in place. We cannot manage to get a screw driver into the bolts to remove them. Is there a special sized screwdriver we should be using to remove the bolts and the screws holding the carbon brushes in place.

Lynda, November 2008

Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor.
Power off, remove the back cover and locate the motor. May help if the machine is tilted at an angle or laid on its side. The brushes are at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. The holders are plastic or bakelite and are generally held in with screws or plastic clips.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, November 2008