Hitachi Drill brushes replacement

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Bob MooreMember since Apr 2022Apr 23, 2022 8:07 AM CT

Have purchased replacement brushes and have opened the Hitachi dv18dsfl drill but can’t see how to replace the brushes.

Is there a video or instructions on how to do this?

fyrfytr998Member since Mar 2022Apr 24, 2022 9:47 PM CT

If I am reading this diagram correctly for your model drill. You might have bought the wrong part. Lower end drills tend to use encapsulated motors that do not lend themselves to repair. The brushes are inside the motor unit. You can however buy a whole new motor unit and have a fresh drill.

https://www.repairtoolparts.com/hitachi-parts/hitachi-dv18dsfl-parts/hitachi-332-020-motor-dc-18v

fyrfytr998Member since Mar 2022Apr 24, 2022 9:51 PM CT

I had the same issue with my old Porter Cable brushed tools. More prominent makers like DeWalt and Makita make models you can repair.

OR……you can modernize and buy a Brushless model. They really aren’t all that expensive any more. And you’ll never have to replace a brush EVER.