Cleaning RC Motors

Owning an electric RC car is just like raising a child orof the motor becomes the shade of violet, better
can be compared to having a pet. All that is needed toreplace it with a new one. Be sure though that before
keep a child (or a pet) safe from all sorts of diseasesreplacing an old brush with a new one, the
or sickness is to make sure that the child eats a lot ofcommutator's overall condition should be round and
vitamin-rich food. Also, regular check up and exercisessmooth.
is a secondary requirement.The same thing goes with the motor's brush as well as
As for RC cars, they need proper and regular checkwith the springs. With springs, the tension should
ups too. This means that the RC motor has to bealways be there, the same way it was when it was
cleaned regularly as well so the machine works on itsstill brand new. You can either opt for a spring tension
top most speed and performance.checker so you can use it regularly or replace the
In terms of cleaning the motor of your RC car, yousprings the same time when you replace the brushes.
need to use a motor spray so the dirt and excessFor a better maintenance approach, you can clean out
carbon deposits in the motor are removed. A highthe dirt and other unnecessary deposits in your motor
quality type of motor spray should do the trick. Do notafter each run. This does not make you an
forget to use oil for lubricating each of your car andobsessive-compulsive person but maintaining your RC
motor's bearings.motor this way is a lot better.
With brushes, it is also adamant that you are keen inWhat matters in maintaining a RC motor for your RC
checking it if it already needs replacement. A worn outcar is you understand that all motors will lose their
brush which remains in used for your RC motor couldbrand new and impressive performance over time.
possibly cause you the top performance you've beenWhat you can do is just make sure that you clean and
trying to achieve and maintain. So by the time the tipspend money for it to keep it running as if you just
of the brush which is in contact with the commutatorbought it yesterday.