Trying to change the carbon brushes but can't find a socket the right size any ideas?

Hello, D_curry751 -

It will help in directing to the best source for you for purchasing carbon brushes for your Hoover washing machine, if you indicate the country where you reside. You can add that information in the Comment box.

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Without knowing the country of your residence, I did find Hoover washing machine carbon brushes sold online (USA web sites):

eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/b/Hoover-Washer-Dryer-Carbon-Brushes/99697/bn_5864242

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Washing-Machine-Brushes-09036062/dp/B00EO4QZAW

These are United Kingdom websites selling Hoover washing machine carbon brushes:

eBay, United Kingdom:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Hoover-Washing-Machine-Dryer-Carbon-Brushes/99697/bn_3272613

BuySpares, United Kingdom:
https://www.buyspares.co.uk/washing-machine/hoover/carbon-brush/catalogue.pl?path=495970:496360,45786:495976&refine=carbon+brush

PartMaster, United Kingdom:
https://www.partmaster.co.uk/hoover/washing-machine/carbon-brush/catalogue.pl?shop=hoover&path=45786&refine=carbon%20brush

you need to know the size, brushes are all sizes. take the old ones out and measure the size of what is left of the bush. then measure the length of the case it sits in. and take 10mm off the end of the length of the case and that is the size you need. then look on ebay at bushes and look for one's that size. or go on maplins web site If in UK, if in another country look for electrical suppliers they should be able to help with the size you have given them.

hi try potts in derby babbington lane ,very help full

Generator replacement brush notice:
1, from the model and material needs and the original brush.
2.It is best to grind the new brush to the Radian size of the old brush.
3. pay attention to adjust the brush grip pressure.
4. the carbon brush size should be equal, not too big or too small. The carbon brush is not subject to force in the process of placement.
5. pay attention to the carbon brush and armature to have obvious contact, do not push the carbon brush in.


Generator brush replacement method:
1, the first with a special wrench loose brush braid fastening screws, loose fastening screws should not be loosened excessive, to prevent screw loosening and falling off.

2, take off the carbon brush braid, the carbon brush and the pressure-equalizing spring at the same time. When installing a carbon brush, put the brush into the brush grip.
3, then press the equalizing spring.
4.Use special wrench to fasten the brush and braid to fasten the screw. When fastening the screw, it is not necessary to exert too much force to prevent the screw from being damaged.
5. Check that the brush moves freely in the brush grip, and the spring can be pressed in the center of the brush.

Bend back the three tabs and cut off the contact wire as close to the top tab as possible. You can then pull the brush (or what is left of it) out. The new brushes have a brass plate the same size as the brush opening. The connection wire that you cut away on the original brush is attached to this plate so you don't have to solder the connection. Push the new brush into the holder (you might have to file the carbon slightly to get it in). Then you have to compress the spring so that it all fits into the brush holder (this is difficult) once this is in keep the sping compressed with a small screw driver or other small tool, and bend the three tabs back over the brass plate to hold it in place. Give that a try and let me know how that works for ya.

RE AEG PH 38 Brushes go to local hardware storeinthe miscelleanous everything aisle and look or a SKIL brush set exact size match $4.50 US cost I fixed mine today. Brush holders another issue

They are exactly the same brushes. Part number 316041640 .

defo carbons buy right tools.

Bend back the three tabs and cut off the contact wire as close to the top tab as possible. You can then pull the brush (or what is left of it) out. The new brushes have a brass plate the same size as the brush opening. The connection wire that you cut away on the original brush is attached to this plate so you don't have to solder the connection. Push the new brush into the holder (you might have to file the carbon slightly to get it in). Then you have to compress the spring so that it all fits into the brush holder (this is difficult) once this is in keep the sping compressed with a small screw driver or other small tool, and bend the three tabs back over the brass plate to hold it in place. This is tricky but can be done.