This genuine OEM sourced replacement part is made for use with DeWALT power tools. The purpose of a cabon brush is to conduct the current in an electric motor. Unfortunately, over time it will wear out and it may begin to fail eventually requiring a replacement to ensure peak performance. This high-quality brush box is sold individually, keep in mind it includes the metal holder, the brush and the spring. Please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this component. Not sure if your carbon brush is causing your motor problems? See our power tool repair article: <a href="http://www.ereplacementparts.com/whodunnit-the-brushes-the-switch-c-8873_8875.html" target=blank><u>Whodunnit? The brushes or the switch?</u></a>
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This part works with the following products:
Hammer Drill
Cordless Drill
Hammer
Boring Machine
Electric Drill
Nibbler & Shears
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easy to replace
I needed to get new brushes for my drill so went on line seen how easy it was so order the parts. Anytime a need a part I check out Replacement parts first. Great business to deal with, never an issue and I have order from them many of times.
James - April 7, 2023
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Perfect fit, as advertised
Arrived as promised, in perfect condition
Ed - March 19, 2024
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Perfect experience.
My drill works like new.
Guest - August 31, 2020
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Dewalt brush box
Easy to install. Drill works now and saved me the price of a new one.
Myron - September 10, 2020
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$300 saving!!
When my 12 year old DeWalt hammer drill stopped working I started to look for a brushless replacement. Brushless quality drills go for $300 up to $800 this is when I decided to look at repairing it myself. With the help of the site videos and instructions I realized that it could not be an easier repair. I went ahead and ordered the brushes. They got delivered fast and they were in excellent condition. The repair took less than 10 minutes and now I have a drill that should last another 12 years for just under $20 bucks. My wife could could not be happier with my saving (as I had convinced her already that I needed a new power tool) and I can look now at buying myself a thickness planner :-) Do yourself a favor and try to repair before you replace your old tools that served you well all those years.
Guest - December 17, 2020
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Perfect part
Worked great.
Guest - December 20, 2020
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Easy to repair and works great.
Quick Service in works very well in my drill.
Guest - April 29, 2020
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Brush replacement Dewalt dc988
200$ drill was repaired in 5 minutes for 22$ after ordering the part & watching video. Very easy & works very good again
Guest - May 1, 2020
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Quick Shipping + Great video on repair
Brushes came in as expected and the repair video was super helpful. Installed new parts and my Dewalt drill working great. Hopefully I chose the right part to correct the total issue. I will definitely use this site again.
George - June 4, 2020
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Shipped fast
Worked fine
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Remove the 4 screws in the end cover over the handle. The brush boxes are completely exposed. Disconnect the electrical contact, and gently slide the brush box up and out. Just reverse for easy installation.
Easy fix. I did not know the new motor already has the brush set in place ( I also ordered a set of brushes). Now I have a back up set of brushes. After taking the drill casing 1/2 off, I used my cell to take pictures just in case I had problems getting the drill back together. I will say this as a piece of advice for all: Any time you re
... Read moremove any screws from a plastic case, when you are putting the tool back together you should always first turn the screw backwards until you feel a slight click from the screw trying to seat itself. Then change direction to clockwise to drive the screw in. This will keep you from striping the plastic case screw hole.
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drill motor with worn brushes was smoking - required new brushes.
Just remove the 4 rear screws on the Dewalt drill remove the electrical connectors. Brushes are tough getting out and back in but you need that to be the case. Use needle nose pliers and keep firm pressure. Ensure to keep the guides lined up. I smashed one of mine and had to fix the guide so the brush kit slid back into the guide. Easy re
... Read morepair that saves a lot of money. Runs like new again.
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The drill would not always start when I actuated the trigger.
It was simple. I removed the 4 rear drill housing screws using a hex key. I then removed the two wires that clip to the brush boxes. I then used a screw driver to pry out the 2 old brush box assemblies. I cleaned the commutator with a narrow strip of emery cloth and put in the 2 new brush box assemblies. I reconnected the wires, put the r
... Read moreear drill housing back on and fastened it in place with the 4 hex screws.
Look at the new brush boxes before you try prying out the old brush boxes so you can see how the new boxes clip in. It will help you to understand how to pry out the old boxes.
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DeWalt drill had loss of power and would not run for long.
Attempted the lease expensive repair (new brushes) to resolve the problem, which it did. Opening the drill side was easy with proper Torx key, and brush replacement was straight forward, simply put back as they were. Reassembling was easy if you assure the tabs on the motor (one on each side) are aligned with the pockets in the housing co
... Read morevers. When you first open verify the position of the transmission switch and the forward / reverse switch as these items need to be in same alignment for the housing covers to seat properly.
Remove rear cover to motor, use needle nose pliers to remove electrical connections, I used a small flat blade screw driver as a lever to pop out old brushes. I utilized a bent nose needle nose plier to insert new brushes then applied pressure with my thumb to seat them, reattached wire clips, replaced cover and pressed trigger - it worke
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Brushes were disintegrating, sparking and throwing chips of graphite out of the vents
1.Removed rear cover using torx bit.
2.Remove wire from brush box assemblies (2) with needle nose pliers.
3.Carefully pry the old brush box assemblies straight toward the rear with a small screwdriver. they snap-in and snap out.
4.I wiped the graphite (black powdery substance) off of the contact area on the motor with a
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5.Insert new brush boxes into the drill. Mine had a tendency to not line up easily so I lined them up and GENTLY tapped them into place with a very light hammer.
6. Reattach the wires to the brush boxes. Reattach the rear cover (do not over tighten the torx screws) and you are as good as new.
Removed back of drill, unplugged wires, pulled old part out, pushed new part in, connected wires, put back of drill back on. Easy, quick and VERY economical !!
1. Removed the torx screw that held the back housing in place
2. Removed the back housing to expose the brushes
3. used pliers to disconnect the brush connections to the commutator
4. Used a flat tip screwdriver to pry up the brush housings
5. Used some electrical solvent to clean the connections and the rotor
... Read more/>6. Blew the system dry with compressed air
7. Slid the new brushes into the housing
8. Reconnected the conductors to the brushes
9. Replaced the housing and the screws
10. Tested the drill with a newly charged battery, works like new.
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