Top 10 Genuine Rainbow Vacuum Wide Motor Brushes

This item is sold each. If you need a pair to replace both sides on your motor, then please add a quantity of (2) to your cart.

Original factory OEM carbon brush for the D4C and D3C Rainbow. Be sure to measure and confirm you are ordering the correct size. (.4955 or just less of 1/2 inch).

Effective through serial number 7520714. The R5125 is the carbon brush that you need if your serial number is higher or if your measurement is larger.

• Not properly seating in the carbon brushes can cause brush and commutator damage leading to costly maintenance and downtime
• By properly seating in the carbon brushes, it allows you to use rated current almost immediately
• Change all carbon brushes at one time
• Vacuum excess carbon dust to prevent from reaching machine windings and bearings

The M596 Seating Stone is only used to "clean up" the commutator of the armature and not meant to "seat" the brushes.

If you do not seat the motor brushes, you can expect about a one year life before they wear out.

Carbon brush holder kit for the E-2 (e SERIES™) AME design motor.

If you need to replace this, then there is a very high chance that you have an armature issue. An easy way to tell the difference between the AME design and the GSE design is the carbon brush holders. The holders on the AME motor are brass and the GSE motor are plastic.

Please call technical support with any questions you may have.

Your motor will not start without the carbon brush. Replace a damaged or worn out carbon brush with this exact factory OEM part.

This item is sold each. If you need a pair to replace both sides on your motor, then please add a quantity of (2) to your cart.

Original OEM factory carbon brush for the model D3A, D2A, D2, and D Rainbow. This brush is installed through the back of the holder and held in place by a plastic cap that screws into the holder.

If you do not seat the motor brushes, you can expect about a one year life before they wear out.

Original factory OEM brush holder for the R2104 design D3C motor. Always a good idea to replace if you see any blistering or burnt damage.

Effective serial number 4607200 with a start date of May 5th 1982.

Over the years the motor wears and sometimes it is best to service, other times it is best to replace. Depending on the overall condition and what problem you are experiencing, this decision is sometimes easier than others.

The current version motor has had numerous improvements and revisions over the years. From upgraded carbon brushes, nickel plated armature shaft, to a new spider design that works with the improved R4100 separator.

Tall brush holder (.5975 inches wide or between 9/16 and 5/8 inch) for the D4C SE (Special Edition) motor design that became effective serial number 7520715 and fits the R5125 tall motor brush.

Cannot be used with the older armature design that uses the shorter motor brushes. The R2700 is the brush holder that you need if your serial number is lower than what is listed.