There are several slightly different styles of the 15x8x5mm brush the alternator uses. The Bosch PN I use is 1 127 014 011. It includes the insulating spaghetti that some regulators use. Many of the EAutoparts places in US have a PN search function like http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com...FKMQ51MC0FM0OB that will locate the part.
Good hardware stores often have an assortment of brushes for hand held power tools that can be used also. If you can't find the exact size just pick a set that's slightly larger and trim to size with emery cloth.
Replacing brushes may save you a fortune when the HVAC fan motor acts up.
Paul Shovestul
Originally Posted by
Rory535i
Thanks shogun. Yeah Bill i'm in Brisbane. I went up to a few auto electricians this evening with not much luck. none of them stocked stuff for bosch alternators and the one guy i found who did, wanted 80 bucks just to tell me what needed replacing and didn't have any brushes etc in stock. That's why i'm having a hunt around on the net. Thanks for the links.
.....Got to keep the loonies on the paath.