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15-30 minutes
This manufacturer sourced replacement part designed for use on Ridgid power tools. The purpose of the brush cap is to hold the brush in the tool. This cap has external threads that thread into the housing of the tool. Be careful when removing and replacing these, they have a tendency to break. This item is made out of plastic and it is sold individually.
You would need a flathead screwdriver to install or remove this brush cap.
Brush Cap 516851001
OEM part for: Ridgid, Ryobi
Part Number: 516851001
$4.99
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 9 machines
Ridgid
R2400 Laminate Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
R3030 One-Handed Fuego Reciprocating Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
R2401 TrimRouter View Diagrams & Manuals
R3101 Compact Jig Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
R3100 Compact Orbital Jig Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
R2850 Jobmax Power Handle View Diagrams & Manuals
R31001 Compact Jig Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
Ryobi
PSL1RS01 Power Stroke Reciprocating Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
NT1RS Reciprocating Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Laminate Trimmer Parts
- Reciprocating Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
- Router Parts
- Jig saw Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 512837001
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December 21, 2021
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Exactly as Described and worked perfectly.
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Running intermittent and slow
Zaven - December 22, 2021
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, None
Parts Used
Removed brush caps removed brushes, noted one was burnt. Installed new brush and cap on until until brush side. Removed 4 screws on router top, removed top. Removed 2 screws from windings. Repaired loose wire to burnt brush holder. Reinstalled windings, and top. Installed Second brush and cap.
Tested.
Works good as new.
Tested.
Works good as new.
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Brush cap vibrated out. Brush launched behind it. Lost in tall grass.
Gregory - December 6, 2018
Tool Type
Jig saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Ordered the parts and installed them.
The saw is a reciprocating type.
BTW: your service is awesome. I will certainly use you again as needed.
The saw is a reciprocating type.
BTW: your service is awesome. I will certainly use you again as needed.
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The brush caps were broken and the brushes were worn
Alexandre - July 11, 2018
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Tweezers
Parts Used
1. With a screwdriver took out the brush caps.
2. With a tweezers, carefully removed the carbon
brushes, then put in the new ones.
3. To finish, with the screwdriver placed back the
brush caps.
Done!
2. With a tweezers, carefully removed the carbon
brushes, then put in the new ones.
3. To finish, with the screwdriver placed back the
brush caps.
Done!
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Brush cap missing, "repaired" with wood block & tape.
Alan - October 3, 2016
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Bronze wool, alcohol, brush, compressed air
Parts Used
Only problem was removing the accumulated gunk from multiple layers of tape the previous owner, used to hold a wood plug in place the missing brush cap. Then I simply screwed the new brush caps on the router
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