Motor Break-in

[PSteers]

How would I go about breaking in a BRAND new reedy sonic2 10x2 mod? I know I should check for parts ft and make sure that everything is in order... but Should I put the shaft on the end of my dremel and run it at a specific speed for a few minutes? Is that all there is to it? Any help is good...

Thanx

[Grizzbob]

You shouldn't even need to do that, the only reason we do it with stocks is to break in the bushings, but bearings do not need breaking in. All I might suggest would be to run the motor on a 4 cell pack to help seat the brushes(& that isn't really a neccessity, it just helps the motor run its best the first time you put it in the car).....:)

[highroller]

I've seen some rough bearings too. It doesn't hurt to remove the springs and brushes run for a few minutes to make sure it turns smoothly (not every motor is checked) then reinstall everything and breakin the brushes. I do this for transmissions, oval diffs, anything where there may be friction, I do a 3-5 minute breakin to be sure everything moves freely.