Brushes won't come out!

[Henry G]

I just got my explorer II and my speed gems 2 17X2. My friend and I broke the brushes in thismorning. I was out running it for about the second time. I noticed it was going faster than it usually does. then it started to slow down noticably. When my battery ran out I decided to check on the brushes. I pulled, and, they won't come out! WHy is this?:confused:

[filipinoguy]

Try taking out the spring.:p lol just playin' but ya never know these days.:rolleyes: I dunno what your problem is though.:confused:

[Henry G]

lol filipinoguy! Yes, I was taking out the springs. Well, I tried again, and, with a little coaxing, they did come out. I had to pull pretty hard, though.:confused:

[AudiTT-Quattro]

Clean the sides of the brush hood and brushes.

[R3VoLuTiOn]

when your endbells copper plates turn reddish color its time to have a higher ratio :p i used stock gearing with my 9t speedgems and the copper went pretty damn red... :eek:

[AudiTT-Quattro]

Yes, heat depending on how much WILL warp metals to a certain degree.

[Henry G]

So, my engine isn't ruined then? I need a new pinon gear with less teeth then?

[AudiTT-Quattro]

That rarely happens. Like I said, clean your brush hoods and brushes so they slide in and out easily.

[rcguy2477]

also, if you droped the motor or hit the end bell it might have bent it. It shouldnt be a problem if you got the brushes out. How do the brushes look?