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Disassemble, Clean and Replace Brushes

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Sawmill is down…. Y’all were right!

What happens here

After applying penetrating oil, the creator disassembles the motor further, revealing heavy rust and water damage inside the motor housing and on the armature. He uses a sanding sponge to clean the commutator (rotating part) and a wire brush (attached to a Milwaukee drill) to clean the internal casing where the magnets are located. He then replaces the old, corroded carbon brushes with new ones from the brush kit, ensuring they slide freely into their slots.

Goal: Clean internal motor components and install new brushes

Tools and materials

  • Mallet — Gently tapping motor components for disassembly
  • Milwaukee Drill Milwaukee — Powering the wire brush attachment
  • Old Drive Motor Current Applications — The motor being disassembled and cleaned
  • Sanding Sponge — Cleaning the commutator
  • Wire Brush Milwaukee — Cleaning internal motor casing
  • Brush Kit — New carbon brushes for the motor
  • Rag N/A — Cleaning components