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Carbon Brush

Part Number: N031652

Availability: 25+ in stock

Price: $10.99

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Repair Instructions

*This part replaces obsolete part #: NO31652, 869659 and 824216.

Specifications

Genuine Porter-Cable replacement brush
Sold individually (usually two are required)
Includes brush, lead, and spring

Description:

This brush is a genuine Porter-Cable replacement part, not generic. As pictured, this brush is ready to install and includes carbon brush, wire lead, and spring. This item is sold individually. Over time, brushes will wear down and eventually require replacement.

This brush will fit the models listed in the 'Compatibility' section below. It is not guaranteed to fit any other power tool models.

• Worn brushes are often the cause of a poorly running motor
• Replacing brushes can fix an intermittent motor
• New brushes can restore a motor’s electric braking

Carbon motor brushes are one of the most commonly replaced power tool components. Because carbon brushes are wear items, meaning that through friction and use they will gradually wear away, they will eventually require replacement. Worn brushes are common causes of intermittent motor function, reduced electric braking, and reduced motor power. A worn out brush will often be worn down near the wire lead and may be cracked, pitted, or burned. When replacing carbon brushes, be sure to also inspect your armature for burns, cracks, or other damage which indicates a larger motor problem.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Porter Cable

Product Number: N031652

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Also Known As: Motor Brush

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Repair Guides

Articles:

Quick Fix: How to Replace the Brushes on a Porter Cable 690 Series Router

This article outlines the steps needed to replace the brushes in a Porter Cable 690 series router. ...

November 14, 2011

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Porter Cable

See more of the 55 compatible machines

Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Circular Saw
• Engine
• Router
• Sander
• Saw

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Circular Saw

Parts Used:

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Worn brushes needed replacement.

Removed the brush caps with a screwdriver, then removed the worn brushes. Then I blew out the motor with my compressor. Then installed the new brushes and screwed the brush caps back on. Saw works like new!

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3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Router

Parts Used:

Brush Cap - 803483

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Hard

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Broken brush caps, and worn brushes

Remove the broken brush caps and the worn brushes
Install the new brushes, then screw in the new brush caps

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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Circular Saw

Parts Used:

Brush Cap - 803483

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Tin snips

Had tabs on the brushes itself which are not needed on my circular saw

Removed the tabs with the tin snips, inserted the brushes, put brush cap on and tightened.
Original brush cap fell out and caused the circular saw not to have full power.

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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Router

Parts Used:

Brush Cap - 803483

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Replace brushes in Porter Cable Router.

Remove the old brush caps with a screw driver, then remove the brushes. Install the new brushes in the brush holders Challenge getting the brush assembly to stay " down" or "in" until the new brush caps can get placed properly to engage threads. Persistence paid off.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Router

Parts Used:

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Bad brushes

Took old ones out, used air hose blew it out and put the new ones in a simple and easy way.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Router

Parts Used:

Carbon Brush - N031652

Cord - N380209

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Brushes were worn out and cord was partly cut

1. Remove the brush caps.
2. Remove the old brushes and install the new brushes.
3. Replace the brush caps.
4. Remove the top motor housing cap.
5. Remove the cord clamp.
6. Remove the cord wires from the switch.
7. Slide the cord relief off of the old cord and put it on the new cord.
8. Attach the new cord to the switch.
9. Attach the cord clamp.
10. Replace the top motor housing cap.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Router

Parts Used:

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

ROUTER QUIT RUNNING

UNSCREW BRUSH CAPS /PULL OLD BRUSHES OUT /BLOW OUT OLD DUST /PUT NEW BRUSHES IN /SCREW CAPS BACK IN & IT IS DONE

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Tool Type:

Router

Parts Used:

Brush Cap - 803483

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Bought Porter Cable 690 Series router "at an auction that "wouldn't start".

Saw a 690 Series Porter Cable router at an auction that wouldn't start. Noticed that it was missing carbon brushes and caps. Replaced them and boom, it started. Thus, was able to get a router, plunge router accessory, and another adjustable base for $80.00. Was able to use your site to identify the correct replacement parts, install them and obtain an excellent tool for a boat load of savings.

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Tool Type:

Router

Parts Used:

Carbon Brush - N031652

Cord - A11126

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Wire strippers, crimp wire lug, crimp wire connector

Cord had been cut and one brush was chipped

I ordered a new cord and a set of brushes for my router. Instead of replacing the cord I made it a foot shorter. I had to remove the head cap of the router and remove the switch and the variable speed control. I stripped the cord wires at the end and used the new rubber cord guard I had purchased as the old one was damaged. I threaded the cord wires through the flexible rubber guard and attached the shorter cord as it was before. I had to crimp a lug on one wire and I had to use a capped crimp to join two other wires. The router worked fine with the chipped brush so now I have a new factory cord and a set of brushes in stock for future repairs.

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Tool Type:

Miter Saw

Parts Used:

Carbon Brush - N031652

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Miter motor quit working

Motor just stopped working between cuts. From past experience (in the 1970's) I assumed the brush(s) had failed. Tool was 8 years old and I had never checked them. Was alarmed to find Porter Cable no longer makes many parts for this saw--including NOT making brushes. Was tickled to find eReplacement let me cross index my model saw against their brand of brush. Ordered 3 sets for 3 tools total. Very happy to receive the brushes and the first set fit perfectly into the Miter saw. Started the first time. Great experience.

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Discussion

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Question: Router Brushes

1304274

How do you replace router burshes

Hello 1304274,

You will need to remove the 803483 Brush Cap. It is better to use a larger screw driver to remove this. Don't put to much pressure on the cap when unscrewing it, they have a tendency to break. Once you have it off, notice how the brush is situated in the brush holder. Sometimes you can remove them by hand or you can use a small screw driver to pull the old brush out. Once the brush is out make sure there isn't any debris in the brush holder. Then just replace the brushes as they were. And you should be ready to go.

-WJA

Question: Rockwell 368 Brushes

TonyB

Getting conflicting info on which brushes to order. I've attached a pic of the brushes.

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