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

1,908 views · Published 16 June 2015 · 4:01 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: FIX Tech Guides · 2015 · Howto & Style

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http://www.ereplacementparts.com/brush-cap-p-58276.html?q=803483 Click here for more information on this part, installation instructions and more.

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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