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Bench Testing: Brushes

Inspect brushes for cracks. Ensure brushes slide smoothly in brush holder. With brushes installed in brush holder, measure brush length from end of brush to the inner edge of the brush holder. See Fig 1 . See BRUSH LENGTH SPECIFICATIONS  table. Replace brush if brush length is not within specification. See OVERHAUL  .

NOTE: When replacing brushes, it may be necessary to replace brushes and brush holder as an assembly.
BRUSH LENGTH SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Esteem
Standard Brush Length .413 (10.50)
Wear Limit .351 (8.90)
Grand Vitara & Vitara (85-Amp Generator)
Standard Brush Length .413 (10.50)
Wear Limit .351 (8.92)
Vitara (Except 85-Amp Generator)
Standard Brush Length .63 (16.0)
Wear Limit .08 (2.0)
Swift
Standard Brush Length .63 (16.0)
Wear Limit .08 (2.0)
Fig 1: Measuring Typical Brush Length (Esteem Shown; Others Are Similar)
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