Miele W864 Nr 00/49952175 brushes

[Rograbbit]

Hi folks. Next door neighbour just popped round. She has above W864 Miele washer. Can hear brushes crackling, it was flashing I think she said rinse light, I switched it off straight away. What are brushes like to change? Do I access motor from behind front panel? Are the QUACAR 108 brushes the correct ones and are they ok?
Done a search, hopefully I switched it off quick enough that fuse on board as is mentioned is ok.
Thanks in advance.

[electrofix]

Re: Miele W864 Nr 00/49952175 brushes

if its the one I think it is

take out soap draw and open door
remove 3 screws from soap draw 2 left and 1 right
remove 3 10mm bolts around door
open filter cover and unclip drain spout
the whole front of the machine will hinge out from left side (there is a metal clip at the bottom to unclip)
you will see motor at bottom
pull out plugs and remove 2 cover screws. with a bit of jiggery pokery you can unclip wire plastic rivet and get the cover off
remove screws from brush gear unit and take off. (its plugged into field coil on both sides
you can then change the brushes although you may have to use the old rubber holders
to replace push brushes into holders till they lock
carefully put unit back on motor making sure plugs line up
when you have screwed it in place I use a very small allen key to push each brush towards the armature to release (you will hear a click )
you can test at this point by plugging it back in. unit will work with front hinged out. select a spin prog. As soon as drum turns switch off for safety reasons
if all well put it back together

car108 are ok but you have to use old rubbers

Dave

[Rograbbit]

Re: Miele W864 Nr 00/49952175 brushes

Thank you Dave for taking the time for such a reply. Have ordered brushes hopefully get back on the Road soon. Cheers.

[Rograbbit]

Re: Miele W864 Nr 00/49952175 brushes

All up and running. You were right I had to use old rubber holders. The brass tabs are not as large on the pattern brushes, I was little bit concerned I could slide the holder in the rubber insert, with quite a bit of pressure I must admit. Genuine would be better but she wouldn’t go for price even with me doing it cheap. The brushes would have been a waste of time without the old inserts, but at least the angle on the brush is correct and it runs sweet even from first go. With your help and a look on u-tube so I knew what it all looked like I’ve got a happy neighbour! Always a good thing! Cheers.

[electrofix]

Re: Miele W864 Nr 00/49952175 brushes

glad you sorted it m8

reasonably easy fit isn’t it

Dave

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