Your local auto electric rebuilder can get the brushes for you. They can also get after market regulators that are cheaper than Bosch and usually they work better, (more consistent, higher voltage output). The soldered connections have already been replaced.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 8:58 am
Subject: Parts wanted Alternator brush set (cost saver)

> Any know a good source for alternator brushes?
> Not the entire regulator, just the brushes.  I have several
> regulators, that these burshes are just soldered in, and can be
> easily replaced.   I also  have a few that are welded in, and
> would not be as easy.   The brushes I need  measure
> 5mm x 8 mm by about 3/4" with a wire lead of about 1 inch.
> OR  5/16" x 13/64" x 3/4" .... The other solution
> would be to machine down a bigger set.  I've never tryed
> machining a carbon brush, but I see no reason why It
> could not be done.
>                                  ERic
>