Brake collar on ETS 125 EQ

[jjake]

Can someone please explain how to remove the metal band around the brake pad without destroying it?
I did some wet sanding/polishing and need to clean inside housing...

Thanks,
Jake

 

[AlexThePalex]

You can not remove it without destroying it.

Best thing you can do if you really absolutely need to get it off, is to order a replacement band from Festool. It is a bit different from the one that's factory fitted. The original is clamped with a special tool, the replacement comes with a screw you can tighten yourself.

But the housing of the ETS is not something you just want to open on a whim. I've done it a couple of times with sanders that were really broken. It is not that easy to get them back together again.
 

 

[jjake]

Thanks Alex,

I was pretty close to destroying it and decided to see if someone replied first. I won't remove it.
I also learned that the ETS 125 is not designed for wet sanding...

Jake