Medium
15-30 minutes
This is an Authentic Manufacturer Sourced replacement part used on a Ridgid Hammer Drill/Driver. This Assembly consists of: Plastic Ring Holder, Four (4) Metal Brush Holders with Springs and Four (4) Carbon Brushes with a Lead Wires Attached.
To replace this assembly you would need a Screwdriver
• First remove Screws holding the cover together
• Carefully remove Two (2) Halves of the housing to gain access to Motor Housing
• Disconnect the Wires from the Brush Assembly
• Remove the old Brush Assembly and replace it with the New Brush Assembly
• Reconnect the wires
• Reassemble and test your tool
Assembly Brush 290680001
OEM part for: Ryobi, Ridgid
Part Number: 290680001
$7.37
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 2 machines
Ridgid
R8611501 18 V Hammer Drill View Diagrams & Manuals
R86008 Drill Driver View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Drill Parts
- Hammer Drill Parts
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As described and delivered on time
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October 2, 2023
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New brush assembly
New brush assembly works good and old cordless drill left for dead is now back on the job and working well.
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October 18, 2022
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It would be nice to have information how to install
It fit perfectly I went a little to far on taking the drill apart
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November 19, 2020
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Perfect Fit
The brush assembly was a perfect fit,almost too easy!
Shipping was quick
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July 23, 2020
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Brush replacement
This part was an exact fit and replacement was easy and quick.
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May 20, 2020
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Great part
Arrived quick.
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November 12, 2019
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Part fit and worked as expected
De-soldering the old wires was the hard part as the solder needed lots of heat. Drill now works like new. Much cheaper than buying a new drill.
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August 26, 2019
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Power drill part
The part arrived quickly and it was correct now I have another power tool that's working and not throwing away
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June 18, 2019
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Cordless drill had intermittent power, no go or started out and slowly sped up
chuck - July 20, 2016
👍 5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, soldering iron
Parts Used
Removed screws holding the 2 halves of the drill together, rigid cordless drill, removed the brush assembly, needed to heat the solder to remove the bad brushes then resolder the new assembly. Pretty easy, the drill works good as new
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Brushes were worn out
Kin - March 21, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Soldering iron
Parts Used
Remove the screws from the back end cap housing and remove the end cap
Remove the brush springs from the holder and place them on the holder
Remove the brushes
Remove the soldered brush leads, and remove the brush old assembly
Solder the new brush leads in place of the old ones
Place the brushes in the holder and replace the springs behind them
Then install the end cap
Remove the brush springs from the holder and place them on the holder
Remove the brushes
Remove the soldered brush leads, and remove the brush old assembly
Solder the new brush leads in place of the old ones
Place the brushes in the holder and replace the springs behind them
Then install the end cap
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The brushes were worn
Thomas - January 16, 2017
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Soldering iron
Parts Used
Removed screws removed old brush assembly by unsoldering contacts installed new sssembly resodered contacts screwed handle back together
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Worn out brush assy.
George - April 24, 2016
👍 3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Soldering iron
Parts Used
Remove the back cover of the drill. Pull the springs out of the brush asselmbly and set the end of the spring on the brush holder and pull out the brushes. Unsolder the wires to the old brush assembly, then remove it. Take the new brush assembly and do the same procedure with the springs and brushes. Then solder the new wires to the brush assembly and place it where it belongs. Insert the brushes into the holders and place the springs behind them. Then install the back of the drill. Done
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Brushes were warn out
Scott - August 1, 2023
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Soldering iron
Parts Used
If you can soldier you can do this .the new brushs you just have to get a pair of needle nose pliers to release the tenchener springs then install the new assembly then soldier your 2 new wires to the trigger then put the tensioner springs back in place and reassemble
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Drill would not start unless I tapped it on a surface.
Philip - October 23, 2022
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Solder gun
Parts Used
Replaced brush assembly.
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Drill would not work all the time and sparks were coming from the motor
Carey - September 5, 2019
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed the casing
Removed the brush assembly and switch
Cut wire leads to switch and de-soldered remaining wire from switch
Soldered the new wire leads to switch
Re-installed the switch and brush assembly
Replaced the casing and screws
It now works great.
Removed the brush assembly and switch
Cut wire leads to switch and de-soldered remaining wire from switch
Soldered the new wire leads to switch
Re-installed the switch and brush assembly
Replaced the casing and screws
It now works great.
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Worn brushes resulted in dead Ridgid drill motor
Adrian - July 5, 2019
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
, Torx set and small screw driver
Parts Used
Remove the casing and brush assembly (cut the two wires)
Match the lenghth of the new red and black wires to the old
Unsoldered the old wires. Strip and tin the new wires
Connect and soldered the new wires to the switch
Remove the tension from the brushes and push the brushes away from the center
Install the brush assembly over the commutator
Retension the brushes
Reassemble the casing
Test
Match the lenghth of the new red and black wires to the old
Unsoldered the old wires. Strip and tin the new wires
Connect and soldered the new wires to the switch
Remove the tension from the brushes and push the brushes away from the center
Install the brush assembly over the commutator
Retension the brushes
Reassemble the casing
Test
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Brushes were completely gone.
Steven - April 20, 2019
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Hard
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Sandpaper
Parts Used
1. Removed screws from shell casing.
2. Remove 4 screws from gearbox assembly.
3. Remove outer plastic.
4. Remove motor assembly from the housing.
5. Remove BRUSH ASSY. wires from trigger assembly.
6. Lightly sand armature where brushes make contact.
7. Reconnect new brush assembly wires.
8. Install brushes on motor assembly.
9. Install motor assembly into housing.
10. Replace plastic and tighten all screws.
2. Remove 4 screws from gearbox assembly.
3. Remove outer plastic.
4. Remove motor assembly from the housing.
5. Remove BRUSH ASSY. wires from trigger assembly.
6. Lightly sand armature where brushes make contact.
7. Reconnect new brush assembly wires.
8. Install brushes on motor assembly.
9. Install motor assembly into housing.
10. Replace plastic and tighten all screws.
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Brushes were worn out
Roy - February 11, 2019
Tool Type
Cordless Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
, torx bit, Soldering Gun, Solder
Parts Used
Removed all screws,opened case,unsolderer wires, installed new brushes, soldered wires ,replaced housing & screws. I first found the brushes on Ebay then I checked with eReplacementParts and ordered 2 sets of brushes for less than the price for 1 set on Ebay, I have ordered several items from eReplacementParts, I like the parts breakdown & service manuals, Good folks to do business with. Prompt service. 5 Stars
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