► How To - Replace Worn Power Drill Brushes ◄

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8 жыл бұрын

Take an old drill and make it work like new with a new set of motor brushes. Also at the end: a short update and a happy new year message to all my viewers.

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@Lily-Bravo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke, it's a great relief to find someone on video doing what you need to do on almost exactly the same model you have. I wasn't sure how to access the brushes, slightly different look to the top of the housing but otherwise the same. You've given me the confidence to press on.

@thecredible 5 жыл бұрын

My Bosch went down right in the middle of a retaining wall project. Did buy an up to date Bosch battery set of drills but couldn’t chuck this old girl as my late Father bought it for me 28 years ago. Sent for more brushes, good to go! Thanks Luke, your a legend!😎

@lawrenceanderson6167 2 жыл бұрын

While you had the drill apart, a good idea would have been to clean up the armature with fine emery cloth. The carbon buildup can degrade the performance and cause mini short circuits. Also, your brushes would last longer

@sidneydawe9937 6 ай бұрын

Idealy remove the armature, and using a metalworking lathe, place in a 3 jaw chuck with a revolving center in the tailstock. Gently tighten the chuck to avoid damage (wrap some thin brass shim around the shaft end) and turn slowly using some fine, say 380-400 grade emery paper to give a shiney finish on the copper surface. With new carbon brushes it will run like new. Don't forget to re-grease the bearings.

@drengskap 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video - I've had that same drill for 30 years, and I've just ordered replacement brushes for it, as the motor keeps cutting out. I already replaced the chuck on it a few years ago.

@hongkong2017 3 жыл бұрын

I had one pass down to me ages ago, which got a similiar problem. No one wants to repair it but it performs so well and I just dont want to throw it away. Thanks for the tip to fix it DIY!!!

@rogerthedodger5788 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I bought my Bosch re550 in 1987 and it's been a faithful diy friend who recently lost his mojo. New brushes and now good to go for another 33 years... hmmmm...more than me probably...... Thanks for video. Couldn't have done it without your video.

@dannymacarthur13 3 жыл бұрын

Had my Bosch drill for 30+ years. Followed your video and changed the worn brushes. Should be good for another 30 years +. Cheers

@DavideBaccolini 3 жыл бұрын

I have this drill since 90s, and it is still working. Made in England. Nice video. No music, just explanations !

@echofeatherston6444 Жыл бұрын

Right, very close to the adaptations I come across in similar situations. Being that, intricate details arise when replacing my Dremel brushes, not withstanding miniscule nuance and cursing.( to convey my blunt!) I looked up this subject because I was originally inquiring about if I need oil my drill, and, yes, I do; upon later U-tube suggestions of "like" videos did my adventure lead me to asking the question of "do drills have brushes" and... YES! THEY DO!!! To make a seeming long description frail: Thank you for your video! I think you did a great job! Sometimes being honest, forthcoming, and progressive may help more than you think... Appreciate your time and efforts! Sincerely, Patrick Mulcahy

@grahamking4379 2 жыл бұрын

excellent. I have a Bosch drill I bought 40 years ago, it has been a powerhouse most of my life. This is the issue I have, so thsanks. That's what I need to do.

@johnpollitt4456 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, my Bosch 500RE lives again! No need to buy a new drill and I keep an old friend. I'm really happy now, many thanks!

@ashleysmith1276 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one. I have to do this on my Dad's massive masonry drill/jackhammer thing. No idea what I am doing so it is pleasing to see someone else who has been successful! Cheers

@Diddldance 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how to open it, I just had to shorten a worn chord and repaired this lovely tool in 10 minutes :)

@stevem6259 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Luke, Not only an informative and helpful video but perhaps more importantly really clear well lit video presentation.

@brianbarcus5853 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and blessings from America mate! I couldn't find out exactly where these carbon brushes are in my drill, I never repaired a drill before. My cheap drill is a bit different than yours but this video showed the general area and function of them, got them out no problem thanks to you.

@TCJAZZ-MUSIC 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Luke, thanks for posting ....!

@kurtcharpentier3613 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Luke! Appreciate it. I have an old drill of my Dad’s that’s exactly as yours! I will try and do the same. 😊

@ja5008 Жыл бұрын

Hvala vam za ovaj koristan video.

@mrremodiy4112 4 жыл бұрын

Super big boy, your dad must be proud. Good video buddy man.

@Kev6764 6 жыл бұрын

Nice repair work! I just purchased a Bosch rotary hammer drill today.

@eddie9000k 6 жыл бұрын

just about to take on the same job with the same drill . so glad i found this link . A+++++

@EdBoonSucks 6 жыл бұрын

That you so, so much for this. Both my Hitachi hammer drill and 4'' mighty mite, would have been goners, have it not been for this video.

@LukeMakes 6 жыл бұрын

EdBoonSucks I'm glad!

@marknelson3672 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip been trying to figure out how to put new brushing in the first try had Spark's shooting out..

@Nate-gh1hy 6 жыл бұрын

I learned something about drill. Thanks

@FLOWERMOBILES 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir

@akmalps9999 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video! It's quite helpful because I have the same drill as yours

@A2Z1Two3 Жыл бұрын

They are a fairly standard size , so hold onto them for other motors. Mine also had a Broken electrical spade to the brush housing , so after removing the commutator and cleaning it , I replaced the brushes , then got some fluxed solder and my trust iron, and soldered the clip on as it had fatigued with vibration ( and soldered the other one whilst I was at it .) I don’t put video on You Tube, but whenever I disassemble things , I always film it just so I can see where everything came from in what order , what way round it was etc. And since I started doing that , I don’t have any ‘spare’ bits left over ! Ps I cleaned out and regreased the gears whilst I had it apart, it is going well, but sadly the front bearing has a bit of a wobble , so no precision drilling with this one, just use it for pilot holes and it’s hammer action. Nice video ( and hair)

@ahmadjohanmahbob6017 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke, really useful DIY video...have a nice day

@djzestman 4 жыл бұрын

These drills are the doggies. Thanks for the tutorial luke. I also have a jittery one handed down from pops. Its time to order me some brushes. Thnx dude

@NONAME-kw3pu Жыл бұрын

a little 3 in 1 oil or equivalent in the ends of shaft so it spins freely? clean commutator with some sandpaper to make it shiny again? clean out between the commutators with razor blade to get old graphite out of the commutator and a little oil/grease on the drive gears so it lasts another 100 years with moderate use and decent care.

@jukigamimakoto2807 3 жыл бұрын

Heplful tips. Thanks.

@ironnuka6986 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid mate!

@michaellewis2139 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Great job!

@tukokitkat 7 жыл бұрын

Great video How do I know is the brushes and something else such as the motor,what is the symptom,does it make noise/ Thanks

@paulmurphy4426 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks from Oz. Mine was actaully easier than yours but the video was the perfect guide for me. Cheers 😁

@leighsheltonnoseypottercom 4 жыл бұрын

thank you much appreciated

@wintunthit3142 7 жыл бұрын

really really thanks

@Kunnettan 6 жыл бұрын

thank you so much.!!

@user-ed8ji2iq7b 5 жыл бұрын

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@yudude 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid man

@malikatta51 7 жыл бұрын

nice work :)

@YoureNowOnTV 7 жыл бұрын

One of the connectors on the left side of the switch system wasn't all the way on. Just thought it'd be worth mentioning. Thanks for making this vid.

@LukeMakes 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out! Glad you enjoyed the video, i have more tool restoration videos on their way.

@nickiwoodington6855 4 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. (Just because of the lovely way you asked!!) But also thanks for the video, I like it, it has been most helpful.

@stevezephyr 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just ordered new brushes for my sparking and now defunct Black & Decker KR650RE, hope I'm as successful as you.

@michaelryanmendoza5056 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know that black thing under the swich with three terminals the two terminals were connected to the main power supply while the third one is connected to the stator, mine is bloated and I need a new one.

@collinperkins4018 6 жыл бұрын

"90 pound power drill" being American I though he was talking about A really heavy drill Lol!! Great video!

@brooksseth1929 3 жыл бұрын

a tip : watch movies at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

@christopheronyx4671 3 жыл бұрын

@Brooks Seth Yea, I've been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :)

@deanimran7938 3 жыл бұрын

@Brooks Seth Definitely, I've been using Flixzone for years myself =)

@kaidenkane7817 3 жыл бұрын

@Brooks Seth Yea, have been watching on flixzone for months myself :)

@abubakrbhyat218 5 жыл бұрын

Got an old ryobi drill, worked wonderfully until last week, got all notchy and i knew it was the brushes, needed a tutorial on how to actually do a brush swap

@LukeMakes 5 жыл бұрын

I hope this was helpful! 😁

@michaelryanmendoza5056 4 жыл бұрын

I had a drill like that, what's the dimension of the carbon brush?

@fenech97 7 жыл бұрын

I like your video, well done. If you put on another video, can you show one of cleaning the armature poles. They usually use fine sand paper or emery cloth to clean them. Thanks for sharing.

@LukeMakes 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input! I have some videos in the works so stay tuned :)

@fenech97 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I look forward to enjoy your videos.

@bjoe385 5 жыл бұрын

When was this drill manufactured

@AutodidactEngineer 9 ай бұрын

Is this model still being sold by Bosch?

@samk1584 7 жыл бұрын

You may or may not have noticed there is a wear line on the carbon. You can see the line in your video when you initially compare old and new. You are just slightly past the mark at an angle.

@puazhikian1777 5 жыл бұрын

It’s carbon HL-145?

@ulsterprodspb 4 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what they were for

@3rdPlaya0709 4 жыл бұрын

Funny unscrewing a drill. Lost it when you said “I keep calling it a trigger guard”

@JoeyPierce 5 жыл бұрын

My hammer drill is no longer rotating right (stop start) but rotates the other way. Would that be the brushes?

@LukeMakes 5 жыл бұрын

That is more likely something to do with the switch/trigger mechanism, which depending on the drill might not be fixable unless you can find a replacement mechanism. Give it a good clean first sometimes the contacts can get crud in them. Hope that helps!

@JoeyPierce 5 жыл бұрын

@@LukeMakes thanks Luke

@click9365 4 жыл бұрын

bargainbrushes in Fengate Peterborough sell these for only £4.99 for a pair and they post immediately next day free postage

@PatrickGuerrisi Жыл бұрын

looks like you are doing maintenance on a gun lol

@philippotapov8547 7 жыл бұрын

please help when i use my drill it smells like fire inside what cause it?

@user-gb5ri7um1h 7 жыл бұрын

mine too burning smell with spark visible

@Lilfabo124 4 жыл бұрын

Do I have to replace the same brushes that was in the drill or can I use any brush

@dimitriskotsopoulos2979 4 жыл бұрын

You could retrofit any brush to fit but in general you should get the specific brush for your tool mate. Brushes have dimensions and an OEM part number. If your tool is an el cheapo one you can take a micrometer and measure the size of the brush(length x width x height) and then find one that fits soon as the configuration is the same(some are spring loaded or on others the spring is on the brush holder of the tool you have already and they have a female spade connector). As well take a bit of micro mesh or 600 grit dry sandpaper and clean the commutator up on very low revs so you have bright copper showing on the end of the armature(the rotor) that is in contact with the brushes. Be careful not to get an electric shock obviously. There are specific commutator stones for that as well. Blow all with high pressure air mildly. The above will make your tool essentially brand new.What tool is it?

@dimitriskotsopoulos2979 4 жыл бұрын

Dont forget that your brush will probably be worn to shit so only two dimensions will be correct (width and height), the length will be shorter obviously. Hope that helps you bro.

@user-gb5ri7um1h 7 жыл бұрын

arc produced is visible will using drilling machine , is it common or defect in carbon brushes ??? pls reply

@LukeMakes 7 жыл бұрын

It is very common in cheaper drills and is usually a sign of the brushes skipping. As long as it doesn't make any burning smell it should be fine but it might be worth inspecting your brushes and looking for any dirt or debris in the motor. Hope that helps!

@deepakkr9728 6 жыл бұрын

501Dirlle repair carban Chang

@fahmyalfurizqi5565 7 ай бұрын

Type?

@RafikShaikh-id6kj 6 жыл бұрын

R.F. CARBON BARH

@ShowemRight Жыл бұрын

That being presented, I will add also, never, use brush having tools like sanders on material that have silica, like gypsum board or sheetrock, because the silica, or calcite inside the dust will cause the brushes to corrode; rendering the tool useless until repaired.

@peterowens290 3 жыл бұрын

Pity there is no obvious way to establish the amount of brushwear . If there was we could all know for sure exactly what was faulty. Bosch are not the most helpful & many of their products are difficult & costly to repair. This case is the exception but I believe a fault remains in the hammer mechanism . .