porter cable squeeking?? replace bushings?

**imported_kgb** · 11-04-2003, 08:01 PM

my porter cable squeeks when i turn it off as it is slowing down. has anyone ever opened it up and replaced the bushings? if so, is it hard? i might do this tomorrow. thanks!

**shaf** · 11-06-2003, 01:19 AM

I don`t think you can replace the bushings yourself..... someone correct me if I`m wrong. Are you maybe thinking of replacing the brushes in the electric motor? I don`t think replacing those would help any squeaking.

Personally I`d take it to an authorized repair center and see what they say about it or if you can do it yourself or not.

**PAW** · 11-06-2003, 08:33 AM

I believe the manual mentions returning it to an authorized PC repair center every X hours for service. I`d bet that includes brushes.

**imported_kgb** · 11-06-2003, 09:01 AM

Yeah, brushes...I keep calling them bushing for some odd reason.

Yeah, it says every 100 hours. I might have to do that soon them.

**maxshine** · 11-06-2003, 09:09 AM

Brushes have nothing to do with squeaking. Mine squeakes a bit also when I turn it off. My PC router does a similiar thing. When it turns to a grinding sound I`ll take it in. I`m hoping it`s just inherent with the machine and not a sign of serious wear.