Originally Posted by
Maxximize
Hey guys, this is a simple one I'm sure has been debated many times here. But I can't find much information on it anymore due to brushed motors not being used that often. I have forgotten pretty much everything I used to know involving them as well, which doesn't help
Anyways, I have 2 rebuildable brushed motors for my Revo and for my Lunchbox. One is an Orion Method Pro 15x2, and the other is a relic of the past, an Integy Matrix V10 Twin Turbo 27T. I have not used the Integy yet (Still NIB), but have ran the Orion a few times after break in. I'm now looking into getting some brushes for these motors soon. The Orion brushes look good yet, but I'm sure they won't last long. I want brushes that are easy on the comms, especially for the Integy as I'd like to keep it in good shape. What compound and brand would be good for these? Iirc, pure copper soft brushes were what I used to run in mod motors to keep the comm in good shape, but it's been so long I'm just not sure.
Look for some of the Trinity "XXX" brushes. They were designed for long brush and com life on the hottest mod motors (I used them on 8T motors). For a 15T and 27T, they will last just about forever and be easier on the com. Also, if the 27T motor has "laydown" brushes (wider than the are tall) converting to stand-up brushes will improve com and brush life.
Try posting a WTB here for the XXX brushes. Also there are some XXX standup brushes on eBay right now (not mine!). You do not want the ellipse or octagon.