Are there any brushes available to fit the old Mainline/Palitoy split chassis pancake type motors. What is the best way of cleaning brushes? These models have not been run since originally purchased but the brushes appear to be contaminated. On cleaning the motor up, (commutator and brushes) it runs fine for a few minutes then starts slowing down, cleaning again improves it. Would soaking the brushes in meths, say, and then drying out help?
Cheers.