{"product_id":"cisco-dc-motor-brush-plate-and-heat-shrink-kit","title":"Cisco Fishing Systems DC Motor Brush Plate and Heat Shrink Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e12V DC Brush Plate \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brush plate replacement kit works with both Cisco's Planer and Downrigger Motors. It includes a new heat shrink boot, brushes, wires, and blue disconnects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Replace Your Brush Plate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may need to replace your brush plate if your motor exhibits any of the following symptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntermittent Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e The motor turns on and off intermittently when connected to a 12V power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduced Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e The motor seems to be under-performing, with slow retrieval speeds or low torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Failure:\u003c\/b\u003e The motor will not turn on at all when connected to a 12V power source, and it does not blow a fuse or trip a breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eReplacement Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the motor by the \u003cb\u003e7\/16\" stainless steel shaft\u003c\/b\u003e in a vise. Cut off the black heat shrink protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReposition the motor in the vise so the shaft faces away from you and the round housing faces up. Remove any excess silicone and use a \u003cb\u003e1\/4\" nut driver\u003c\/b\u003e to unscrew the two bolts. Before you remove the parts, make a mark or line on both the gearbox and the cylindrical cover to ensure they are reassembled in the same orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the end cap and round housing. Confirm that both magnets are still properly glued to the interior of the housing. Unscrew the copper armature \u003cb\u003ecounter-clockwise\u003c\/b\u003e and set it aside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two short screws holding the brush plate to the gearbox. Cut off the black and red wires, then remove the old plate and wiring from the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the copper plates on the armature with a soft fiber abrasive pad. The old brushes leave a black residue that can inhibit the flow of electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the new brush plate in the gearbox. Feed the wires through the black silicone gasket and secure the plate with the two short Phillips screws from step 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn the armature to the gearbox, and release the spring tension on the brushes. The brushes should now make contact with the copper armature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the round housing (with the magnets) back onto the motor. Make sure the mark from step 2 lines up perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil or grease the bearing housing in the end cap. Reinstall it onto the armature and round motor housing, then secure everything by re-screwing the two long bolts from step 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest the motor with a 12V battery to ensure it's functioning properly. Apply silicone around the end cap and the gasket where the wires exit the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the new heat shrink boot over the motor and wires. Use a heat gun to shrink it into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cisco Fishing Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723370385683,"sku":"CIS-PMDCB","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9718\/3507\/files\/PMDCB-WithHeatShrink.png?v=1789575006","url":"https:\/\/www.elliottstackleandrigging.com\/products\/cisco-dc-motor-brush-plate-and-heat-shrink-kit","provider":"Elliott's Tackle \u0026 Rigging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}