If there are brushes - I suspect there will be - they will be at the other end from the output shaft. Two - one each side - probably under a dust cover.
Start looking..., November 2015
how do i get in to them ?, I've got the motor off the stand, but can't see how to get the brush's out ?. thanks alex
alex, November 2015
Yes - measure them and contact Solent Tools - 023 8057 8057 - they specialise in Carbon Brushes and they specialise in Performance Pro spares