New window regulator motor brushes

[jpyke]

Hi folks,

Just wondering if anyone's ever replaced the brushes in their window regulator motors? Mine aren't absolutely worn out, but as part of a rebuild I thought I'd change them now as they're quite low.
I can't find anything immediately compatible size wise so will have to make something fit I think. Just a little wary of this approach to ensure I get something that'll work as I believe there are differences between 12V and 240V brush material for example. The current brushes seem to have quite a high copper content.

Cheers

James

[Lingen]

James.
Last year I spent a long time trying to find the correct replacement brushes for my Stag wiper motor, and in the process confirmed that different materials are used for 12v and 240v motors. I got there in the end by measuring the old ones, and then looking on line for brush suppliers that sold them by dimensions rather than applications. I got them from the USA in the end, and they were perfect and very reasonably priced at around £4.00. I wonder if the window motors use the same ones? Too much to expect probably, even though both are made by Lucas.
Mike.

[Stagsongas]

James,

Last time I looked at one of the window lift motors it looked very familiar, a common Lucas item. I can't quite remember whether it matches the wiper motor or the radiator fan motor that was fitted to most BL cars, but it probably matches one of those two.

I'll try and find out tomorrow and let you know.

Regards

Steve

[jpyke]

Thanks folks, I appreciate your help!