Originally Posted by KyleCromwell

Would you happen to have a link to other brushes? These ones are no longer being sold

Originally Posted by bluebadge

Sorry I don't it was such a long time ago, I would try a local hobby store, they may have something that will work, if I remember correctly I had to file them down a bit as they were a bit long, You might want to find an RC Car forum and post there to see if anyone knows what would be comparable.

Wish I could be of more help.
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Originally Posted by Loic

For info for folks looking for brushes, I just picked these on Amazon (link below). Will perform the repair shortly.

uxcell 2 Pairs 9x5x4mm Carbon Brushes Power Tool for Electric Hammer Drill Motor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3PJ4F6..._JP1mDbE4KD94H

Originally Posted by Justin Ortega

this post still a thread? I cant see any pics and I'm having problems with the 5th bow motor still moves but it wont actually do anything

Originally Posted by sluggoZ

I can help you..PM me your email address.

Originally Posted by bluebadge

*** How To Repair 5th Bow Motor ***

The model featured is my 2004 Touring Roadster, Current mileage is about 123k and I have never cleaned this motor or replaced the brushes before, so this is what you can expect if you are doing this for the first time.

Ok, so I've been wanting to do a how to guide for a while and this is a doozie! yup, 5th Bow Motor Repair!! If your 5th bow is getting stuck or not retracting your soft top in the storage compartment, the is a high probability that the brushes in the 5th bow motor are worn out. My how to will show you how to replace these brushes... The brushes can be bought online and they are the same ones used in the tutorial for fixing a sticking window motor, in fact this is pretty much the same as that, only easier!

What you'll need before you start.

1) A couple of hours spare time
2) A right angled (90 degree) phillips head screwdriver (or really short screwdriver)
3) Pair of suitable brushes got mine from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/MBS5-Stand-Up-.../dp/B001BHLX0W )
4) Small socket set (not 100% needed but useful)
5) Soldering Iron, Flux and Solder
6) Scissors
7) Egg Box and Double Sided Sticky Tape (just messing!)
8) Electrical Contact Cleaner and Rag
9) Fine sand paper (the wives nail file would do!)
10) A couple of band aids just in case!

The whole process took me a couple of hours with help from domrvt (cheers dude!)

Ok first you want to cram yourself inside your Zee (if you are over 6ft I feel for you!) Everything from this point is in picture format so .....


































Once I got the motor back in the car I re-attached the electrical harness and press the button for the roof, and voila! it worked, then put it all back together, now my roof works flawlessly! Hope this How To was of help to those (like me) who were facing a $1000 plus repair job! this only cost me a couple of hours and about $10.

Cheers, feel free to re-post this on any other forums that you know of where people are having the same issue!!!

If you have any questions please message me. This is my first how to, so feedback is welcome.

BlueBadge

PS You will notice that I didn't re-lube the components as I didn't have any grease on hand, but I definitely recommend it! (i'll do mine later!)

Originally Posted by SalviLoco75

unfortunately the pictures aren’t showing for me, anyone willing to upload them again or send them to me through a message? I’d appreciate it so much. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Michelles350z

I know this is an older post, but the photos do not show up? Any help?? Thanks. Unless there is a YouTube that I can't find. I've been looking Thanks!!!