Makita Carbon Brushes for Power Tools
In this category, you will find various sizes and designs of carbon brushes compatible with Makita machines, which can help you refurbish, maintain, or reactivate your power tools. Choosing the correct type and size helps preserve the motor's performance and lifespan.
Our selection includes VHBW aftermarket carbon brushes for numerous Makita part numbers (e.g., CB-50, CB-70, CB-103, CB-153, CB-210), available in spring and non-spring designs, in various sizes. This way, you can easily find the right part for your drill, angle grinder, planer, or other machines.
- Replacement carbon brushes for Makita part numbers (e.g., CB-10, CB-51, CB-105, CB-204, CB-303, CB-430)
- VHBW carbon brush sets (typically in 2-piece packaging)
- Spring-loaded designs for immediate installation (e.g., CB-70, 181038-5, 191947-0)
- Various sizes: narrow, short, longer, special cross-section carbon brushes
Applications of Makita-Compatible Carbon Brushes
Carbon brushes play a key role in the operation of Makita power tools (e.g., angle grinder, drill, cutting and planing machine, chisel, vacuum cleaner, garden equipment) motors. Their wear is a natural process, and over time they need to be replaced; otherwise, the motor's performance may decrease, overheat, or even shut down. In this category, you will find VHBW aftermarket carbon brushes specifically designed for Makita part numbers (e.g., CB-50, CB-51, CB-52, CB-103, CB-153, CB-203, CB-303, CB-407, CB-430).
Technical Considerations for Choosing Carbon Brushes
The most important aspect when selecting the right carbon brush is the exact size and compatibility with the specific Makita machine type. The sizes indicated for the products (e.g., 5 x 8 x 11 mm, 6 x 10 x 15 mm, 6.5 x 13.5 x 17 mm, 7 x 18 x 16 mm) are in millimeters, so it is advisable to measure the old carbon brush and compare the machine's type number and the manufacturer's part number (e.g., 191914-5, 181030, 194074-2, 194722-3).
- Sizes: width, height, length (e.g., CB-10: 5 x 8 x 12.5 mm; CB-116: 6 x 10 x 14.5 mm; CB-153: 6.5 x 13.5 x 17 mm)
- Design: spring-loaded or non-spring, terminal, wired design
- Compatibility: design tailored to Makita part numbers and specific machine types
- Packaging: typically 2-piece sets, sufficient for a complete machine carbon brush replacement
When to Replace Carbon Brushes?
Replacement is timely when the machine sparks, its performance noticeably decreases, or the carbon insert has worn down to the factory marking. In such cases, it is recommended to replace the carbon brushes in pairs, even if only one appears to be more worn. The models available (e.g., CB-57 5 x 8 x 11 mm, CB-64 5 x 8 x 11 mm, CB-75 5 x 8 x 12.3 mm, CB-210 7 x 18 x 16 mm, CB-415 12.5 x 9 x 6 mm) are all fully functional aftermarket alternatives to the original parts.
Advantages of VHBW Aftermarket Carbon Brushes
VHBW carbon brushes are reliable, cost-effective parts that offer a fit and function similar to original Makita carbon brushes. The wide range – from the smaller 3 x 10 x 13.4 mm (CB-440) size to the larger 7 x 18 x 16 mm (CB-203, CB-204, CB-210) designs – allows you to find the necessary replacement parts for machines with varying performance in one place.
Practical Tips for Installation
Before installation, always disconnect the machine from power, check the condition of the carbon brush housings, and remove any dust or burn marks. Pay attention to the correct orientation of the carbon brush and ensure it is pushed in until it stops, as well as the correct position of the spring in spring-loaded designs (e.g., CB-70, 181038-5, 191947-0). Properly selected and installed carbon brushes contribute to the safe and long-term operation of Makita machines.
