croixflats Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have a FL18 I want to replace the Brushes. Do I have to get them through vex or is there a place in the cities that sells the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonWBasser Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Through vex site they are $21. http://vexilar.com/pages/support/support_parts.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonWBasser Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Or... FISH-LECTRONICS5003 University Ave. N.E.Columbia Heights, MNPhone: 763-571-1277 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croixflats Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I thought about Fish Electronics I think I will swing out there tomorrow and save the $8 on shipping. Thanks Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaco651 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Vex is right in Bloomington too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croixflats Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hey thanks Flaco. For some reason I was thinking they were further south but I see that they are on Old Shakopee Rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalleyeChaser Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Just curious, What is the advantage of doing that? Or do i just need to do it if they are wore out? I've been running mine for about 6 years and my dads for fl-8 has been running for about 8 years. Should i just change them anyway?To be honest with ya i didn't even know they had brushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 river-newbie, it really depends on how many "hours" are on the Vex. At least that's what he told me when mine were replaced and I use the heck outa mine. (summer/winter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 How does one know when they should replace the brushes?My FL-8STL has 10 seasons on it so maybe it wouldnt hurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChknChkn Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 My display was getting dim. Tried to buff up (lightly sand) the brushes, didn't work very well. Picked up the brush kit from Vexilar at their Bloomington office. Talked with one of the guys who works in the service dept,was very helpful.You'll need to have some soldering skills to replace the brushes....isn't terribly difficult.Made a huge difference in the brightness of the display, looks just like a new one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 New brush's help a lot to get top performance from a well used unit. The display will be brighter for sure.What also happens in the worn brush's produce fine dust that coats the inside of the displays and lessened light transmission, like filtering in a pair of sunglasses..so they completely clean the inside of the case too when they do the installation. The cleaning and the new brush kit allows it to look as good as or better than a new/old unit....especially on a old FL-8 unit. The look it all over too when they do it, it will check out 100% & run like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman2002 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 that sounds like the ticket ed ,especially on an older fl 8 . does anyone know the total cost when they do all that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Best guess is about $70, as long as there is nothing else in need of repair. If they find anything of concern they will contact you before adding it. You can call and ask them too, a real live person will answer too..no kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChknChkn Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Total cost for me was the $21 for the brush kit. The kit comes with an allen wrench for removing the knobs on the front of the unit, and also includes very good instructions for doing it yourself.You can go to the Vexilar HSOforum and download the instructions for changing the brushes. Take a look at them, and decide if you can do it yourself to save some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamms-scooter Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 this would really be a must do for the well used old fl 8 or fl 8 slt that arent as bright as the fl8 se to begin with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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