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* [http://www.reliance.com/prodserv/motgen/h7000ch1.htm Maintenance and Troubleshooting of electric motors] -- note section on Brush and Commutator Care.
* [http://www.reliance.com/prodserv/motgen/h7000ch1.htm Maintenance and Troubleshooting of electric motors] -- note section on Brush and Commutator Care.
* [[File:DC_Motor_Troubleshooting.pdf]]
* [[File:DC_Motor_Troubleshooting.pdf]]
* [[File:2010-01-18_Schunk_carbon-brush_Case_studies_DC_motors.pdf]] Case studies of carbon brush wear.  Pictures of big motors, but seems to be the same principle.
* [http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=81428 This forum thread] explains one potential cause of sparking and things to avoid when trying to fix it.
* [http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=81428 This forum thread] explains one potential cause of sparking and things to avoid when trying to fix it.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHjGc_qjNcE Turning down a commutator on a lathe]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHjGc_qjNcE Turning down a commutator on a lathe]