Hello i have a hotpoint wma40 the machine will go

Hi, i have a wma40s had it for 7 ears now same thing happended would start a cycle but then stop halfway through make the noise but the drum would not spin etc. i bought some carbon brushes of ebay for 7 quid and it works better than its worked in years bit nosiey for first few washes but after it settles it is as good as new.

the motor brushes are worn