Since you now know how to do "re and re" it....I'd say go ahead and re-brush it. Maybe take the motor in to an electric motor shop and get their quickie (read: free) opinion on it. > The blower in my TQW is toast, > My dumb question: am I being pennywise and $ foolish to see if the motor can > be reused by just renewing the brushes at an auto electric shop?