Product Description
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Milwaukee Carbon Brush Assembly
Model Number: 22-18-0148
The Milwaukee 22-18-0148 is a genuine OEM Carbon Brush Assembly, the motor brush that maintains electrical contact with the commutator inside a corded, brushed-motor tool. As the motor's armature spins, the carbon brush rides against the commutator and transfers electrical current into the rotating armature, which is what makes the motor turn. The assembly includes the carbon brush along with its pre-attached lead wire and the spring that keeps the brush pressed against the commutator with consistent contact pressure. Carbon brushes are the single most common wear item on a corded power tool: they gradually wear down as they ride against the commutator, and as they reach the end of their usable length the tool begins to lose power, spark or arc at the motor, run intermittently, and eventually stop running altogether. Replacing worn brushes with the correct genuine Milwaukee OEM assembly restores full motor power and smooth operation, and doing it before the brushes wear completely away also protects the commutator from the damage that worn-out brushes can cause.
Please note that brushes are used in pairs. A brushed motor has two brushes, one on each side of the commutator, and this assembly is sold individually as a single brush, so most tools require a quantity of two for a complete brush service. It is best practice to replace both brushes at the same time, since they wear together, so that the motor has two fresh, evenly matched brushes. Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, and because carbon brushes are specific to the motor they serve, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee service parts diagram before ordering to confirm this is the correct brush for your tool. Do not order by appearance, since brushes that look similar differ in size, lead configuration, and spring, and the diagram is what confirms the correct part. After installing new brushes, run the tool briefly under no load to let the brushes seat to the commutator for best contact and performance.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM service part, not an aftermarket substitute
- Carbon brush assembly for a corded, brushed-motor Milwaukee tool
- Rides against the commutator to transfer current to the motor armature
- Includes the carbon brush, pre-attached lead wire, and contact spring
- Restores full motor power and smooth operation on a tool with worn brushes
- The most common wear item on a corded power tool
- Replacing worn brushes protects the commutator from damage
- Sold individually, most tools require a quantity of two
- Best practice is to replace both brushes at the same time
- Manufactured to Milwaukee specification for correct fit and contact
- Specific to the motor it serves, so verify fitment on the diagram
- Verify catalog number and serial number before ordering
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 22-18-0148
- Official Description: Carbon Brush Assembly
- Component Type: Motor carbon brush with lead and spring
- Function: Transfers electrical current to the motor commutator and armature
- Sold As: Individually, one brush per package
- Quantity Needed: Most tools use two brushes for a complete service
- Primary Fitment: Corded brushed-motor Milwaukee tools - verify by model and serial number
- Also Referenced On: Verify additional applications using Milwaukee's online parts lookup
- Parts Diagram Position: Verify the figure and bulletin number on Milwaukee's online parts lookup
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee OEM Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 22-18-0148 Carbon Brush Assembly (brush, lead, and spring)
This carbon brush is sold individually. A brushed motor uses two brushes, so most tools require a quantity of two for a complete brush service - order two and replace both at the same time. Always verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering.
