brush questions?

[reesaber]

Hey all just got my 4pc combo kit. Finishing a basement at the moment so I'll put it to work starting today. I like the parts breakdown for the tools but thought the brushes were replacable. They aren't on the parts break dowm. Are the brushes repalceable in these tools or not. If so in all the 18v tools or just the drill drivers? Thanks John also gotta say I love this charger!

[jon]

I dont think they are replaceable. in all actuallity the brushes do not were that bad they should hold up as long as the motor does. i think in the future they will have replaceable brushes like the other manu.

[exUsairwaysmech]

reesaber,

I don't see any brush's on the exploded view diagram available on this web site but it is hard to read as there are is no nomenclature,only part numbers.Is your diagram the same?

http://www.ridgid.com/Manuals/Englis...4001_300_r.pdf

[reesaber]

exusairwaysmech, no my ipb is pretty clear and has item #s with part #s, a description and a quantities. Like with the clutch pins where more than one is needed. I can say so far so good with the tools. They have worked great and I don't find the sawzall heavy or unwieldly. I think a little extra wieght helps me control it better. Haven't had any chuck problems either. I'll cross my fingers but I don't think I'll have any problems. John

[exUsairwaysmech]

reesaber,

I think that greyghost is scrambling to clarify the issue for you.

[SuperDave]

Does this clarify?

[reesaber]

I was just curious. Being a electronics tech maintenance guy of course drew me to the ipb and when I didn'see the brushes I was suprised. I wouldn't waste any time researching this it isn't that important. Brushes in these things should last me a hell of a long time. Thanks all John

[rrmcbride]

From looking at the drawing and my drill and drawing from pass experience, I would say the only way to replace the brushes is by replacing the motor..

On the other hand the only power tools I have ever had to replace brushes in were sanders....Maybe I don't screw enough?

[Bo_hamrick]

From my understanding Ridgid uses Johnson motors and they do not have replaceable brushes but you can replace the Johnson motor very easily and inexpensively. So yeah you can replace the brushes...by replacing the motor

[exUsairwaysmech]

Bo_hamrick,

Are any other brand names using this Johnson motor?

Also,Is Ridgid using the big,or little Johnson?