Router Repair - Replacing the Brush Caps (Porter Cable Part # 803483)

1,923 views · Published 16 June 2015 · 4:01 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: FIX Tech Guides · 2015 · Howto & Style

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This particular brush cap is specific to Porter Cable manufactured brands, including Porter Cable, Delta, and Black and Decker. To find a brush cap specific to your model, visit eReplacementParts.com.

If your router is showing any of these symptoms; replacing the brush cap could solve your problem:

1) Motor brush not contacting armature
2) Brush cap head (slot) is stripped
3) Brush cap threads are stripped
4) Brush cap is cracked or broken

eReplacementParts.com part number: 803483

Tools used for this repair/replacement:

1) Large flat-blade screwdriver

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