you dont need to remove the motor to replace brushes. they are under the plastic clips 180' opposite each other.remove the supply(electric- pull the 13a plug out) the leads to each brush are on a on a pull off spade connector.remove them.squeeze the plastic clip to unlock the brush. then pull out brush and spring. repeat on 2nd.take to hoover spares supplier and give him about a tenner. then refit- push into motor and they will click into place.refit all parts.
GarryF, January 2005
