Product Description
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Milwaukee Brush Tube
Model Number: 22-22-0165
The Milwaukee 22-22-0165 Brush Tube is a genuine OEM replacement part used across the Milwaukee body grip router family, with confirmed compatibility on the Milwaukee 5615-20 (serial code 279A) 1-3/4 HP Body Grip Router, the 5616-20 and 5616-29 (serial code 279B) 1-3/4 HP Body Grip Routers, and the 5619-20 Body Grip Router. The brush tube is the cylindrical housing that holds the carbon brush in position against the commutator of the AC motor, guiding the brush as it wears down over the motor's service life and maintaining the spring tension that keeps the brush in firm electrical contact with the commutator. Without correctly seated brush tubes, the brushes cannot maintain proper alignment against the commutator, leading to arcing, uneven brush wear, reduced motor power, and eventual motor failure from commutator damage. Milwaukee specifies two brush tubes per motor (one per brush position), so when servicing the brushes on a Milwaukee router that uses the 22-22-0165, customers should plan to order two brush tubes to replace both positions and complete a proper service.
Brush tubes are most commonly replaced as part of a full carbon brush service, when the original carbon brushes have worn down to the minimum service length and need to be replaced. While the original brush tubes may still be serviceable when brushes are replaced, replacing both the tubes and the brushes at the same time is the recommended practice for several reasons: the tubes may have developed internal scoring or carbon buildup that affects brush travel; the spring tension contact within the tube may have degraded over the service life; and the additional cost of new tubes is minimal compared to a second teardown if the old tubes fail shortly after brush replacement. The companion Milwaukee Carbon Brush Set (Milwaukee 22-16-0065, 2-pack) is the matching service part for the routers in this family. Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee service parts diagram before ordering. Verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering to confirm correct fitment.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement, direct factory part for the 22-22-0165 reference
- Cylindrical brush housing for Milwaukee body grip router AC motors
- Holds the carbon brush in correct alignment against the commutator
- Maintains spring tension for firm brush-to-commutator electrical contact
- Confirmed compatibility on the Milwaukee 5615-20 (279A) 1-3/4 HP Body Grip Router
- Confirmed compatibility on the Milwaukee 5616-20 and 5616-29 (279B) 1-3/4 HP Body Grip Routers
- Confirmed compatibility on the Milwaukee 5619-20 Body Grip Router
- Milwaukee specifies two brush tubes per motor (one per brush position)
- Replaced alongside carbon brushes during motor service
- Companion service part: Milwaukee 22-16-0065 Carbon Brush Set, 2-Pack, sold separately
- Restores correct brush alignment and prevents arcing, uneven wear, and commutator damage
- Manufactured to Milwaukee factory tolerances and material specifications
- Direct-fit replacement, no modification required for installation
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 22-22-0165
- Official Description: Brush Tube
- Component Type: Router Motor Carbon Brush Housing
- Confirmed Compatible Models: Milwaukee 5615-20 (279A) 1-3/4 HP Body Grip Router, 5616-20 and 5616-29 (279B) 1-3/4 HP Body Grip Routers, 5619-20 Body Grip Router
- Tool Category: Milwaukee corded AC body grip routers, 1-3/4 HP and 2-1/4 HP family
- Required Quantity Per Tool: 2 brush tubes (one per brush position)
- Companion Service Part: Milwaukee 22-16-0065 Carbon Brush Set 2-Pack (sold separately)
- Quantity: Sold individually, 1 brush tube per order
- Part Type: OEM Service Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 22-22-0165 Brush Tube
- Note: Milwaukee specifies two of these brush tubes per router motor. Order quantity 2 for a complete motor service. Carbon brushes (Milwaukee 22-16-0065, 2-Pack) are NOT included and sold separately - recommended for replacement at the same time as the brush tubes
- Note: Verify your tool's catalog number (5615-20, 5616-20, 5616-29, or 5619-20) and serial number against the official Milwaukee parts diagram before ordering
