Festool CTL 26E brushes

[MadMitch1]

My Festool extractor has stopped working after many years of use. All the switches look in good condition, so I thought I would buy new brushes. When I look at the motor I cannot see any. How do I get at them? They are not expensive so I thought a good one to try first. I have already got the motor out which was quite easy.

 

[usernumber1]

the ekat site has a diagram - part # 496269 Carbon set 100-120V - part 45

looks like they just go in the sides
https://ekat.festool.de/login/jsp/m...-Kunde-FT_US&password=Customer&design=festool

 

[MadMitch1]

Thank you, but they look tricky to fit. I will give it a go.