My washer stopped spinning (no rotation of the drum whatsoever), and I think from other posts it is the motor brushes. I’ve stripped it down to the motor being ready to remove (disconnected motor mounting bolts and the wiring harness), but the motor won’t budge off the mounting posts. Two questions:
Should I remove the motor to access the brushes, and if so, what’s the trick, and
How do I remove and reinstall the brushes themselves - the flat piece with the soldered connector needs to come off, but I don’t see how that is supposed to work.
FYI, I’ve been using a mirror to examine the brush mount assemblies…
Thanks!
Yes, it was the brushes. In fact, I had to order them so I cleaned up the old ones which were quite worn down (probably 2/3 gone) and reinstalled them and the washer has been going strong since. I have an appointment in my Treo’s calendar to install the new brushes in December '08 (assuming it is still going then). btw, I’ve owned the washer for about 5 years. Now I have a new issue that I haven’t been able to research yet, the fabric softener dispenser seems plugged because when the wash cycle finishes the dispenser is full of water. I also have the matching dryer and it is not taking it’s loads to complete dry on the automatic setting.
Hope this helps…
I have never replaced the drum bearings so I can really help you much. However, here is a link to a diagram of the drum assembly. Maybe it will be helpful?
I have the same problem with the motor. I have the motor out of the machine (WFL 2060 UC) but can not figure out how to remove the old brushes. From the photo of the replacement brushes on this website it appears as if the carbon, spring and clip should just slide out leaving behind the plastic holder, but I don’t see what’s holding them in. Can you please describe the process?
I have the same problem with the motor. I have the motor out of the machine (WFL 2060 UC) but can not figure out how to remove the old brushes. From the photo of the replacement brushes on this website it appears as if the carbon, spring and clip should just slide out leaving behind the plastic holder, but I don’t see what’s holding them in. Can you please describe the process?
Thank you,
Keith
Lodi, CA
If they’re the same as mine, you first remove the connector which should expose the copper blade connector. Then you slide the copper blade slightly forward to line up two notches toward the rear, pull the rear side up then slide out the terminal.
Apologies if this doesn’t seem to make any sense (or if it’s completely unlike the model you’re working with.)
Thanks to everybody who posted to this thread. I replaced the 2 motor brushes for $35 and my WFR2460 is as good as new.
I had a technician look at it and he said it needed a new $465 motor. Lousy advice for $70. He should have known motor brushes wear out and need to be replaced from time to time. I am going to demand my money back.
Regarding replacement, I found it easiest to do this from the bottom and not mess with removing the motor, belt, etc. Reinstall the brackets that secure the drum for moving, flip the washer on it’s top. Use wire cutters to clip off the 6 rivets that hold the bottom panel and it should come right off. Push the remaining rivet heads through, catching them in your hand.
Next, cut the tie wrap holding the wiring bundle next to the connector and unplug the connector (squeeze the two tabs and work it out). The old brushes were worn down to 1/2 inch and I’m virtually certain the brush conductor wire was fully extended and prevented the brush from reaching the motor armature. Another post explained how to get the brush clips out and to put the new ones in. Piece of cake. I’m now going to replace my noisy pump (it ate one too many bobby pins) and will pop in some new rivets to secure the bottom panel.
I read this and it worked. I removed the rear panel on the bosch axxis wfl 2060 and tapped the brushes and the drum spins. I just ordered some new brushes, and am still not totally clear on how to replace them. If there is another thread with better instructions and you have it bookmarked, please post a link, thanks.
Well I just did this on my Bosch Axxis WFL 2060 stackable washer. I had already tapped the brushes once and got it to work… for a month. In the meantime I had ordered new carbon brushes.
Some tips (for my machine):
Remove the motor. You can get one brush done with just removing the back of the machine, but the other is not accesible. To remove the motor first disconnect the blue wiring harness, just push it towards the front of the machine. Cut the small cable tie that attaches the wires to the motor. Also disconnect the small green wire. Then you just undo the two big bolts on the back (10mm, i think) and pull it off. The belt just slides easily off of the big drum wheel.
It is a pain to stuff the new long carbon brush and all the spring in there and then pop the little clip back on. It took me many tries, but I got it.
Hopefully that fixed it. My brushes had maybe 10% left after 8 years.
Hi, I’m having the same problem with my Bosch washer. Should I order 2 or 4 replacement brushes? I have someone coming to take a look and want to be prepared. Thanks, patty
Hi, I’m having the same problem with my Bosch washer. Should I order 2 or 4 replacement brushes? I have someone coming to take a look and want to be prepared. Thanks, patty
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Actually, when you order your parts from Bosch (part 154740/$35), they indicate a package of 1 that contains the two brushes that you need. The video presentation by espares in the UK shows how to easily install the brushes after the motor is removed. Removal of the motor appears easier in the video than my first attempt. Replacing the brushes is tedious but relatively easy. The use of a small screwdriver to keep the coil and wire aligned is good advice. My brushes were but 6 mm long after about 8 years of service. See below for pdf file showing the brushes before and after.
Same issue for me. WFR2460 would just make a humming noise and the drum would not rotate. After looking at the service manual (here http://www.cagrimmett.com/justanswer/boschwasher.pdf) I ran a test on the motor and it failed. This and other threads almost unanimously said the brushes would be the issue.
I pulled the motor out with very basic tools: hex head screw driver and 11 MM socket. A quick pry got the motor out. I found this YouTube video (here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceaiZGQqqxE) and pulled the old warn brushed out. Gave them a "tap" on the table to clear the dust, and reinserted into the motor. I put the motor back in the washer and it fired back up error free!
While I realize this likely bought me only a short amount of time, I ordered the new brushes from this website. It should only be about 30 more minutes to install new ones once they arrive after my experience.
I’m stoked I dont have to go out and spend $2k on a new washer and dryer as my Axxis were stack unit.
I was wondering if you could tell me the angle direction to install the new brushes? One of mine was so worn there was literally nothing left. Any help would be much appreciated.
