You saved me a ton of time and frustration. I unscrewed the back and pushed them back down and it started working again. I think my daughter dropped it, and you saved me from buying a new drill. Cheers from Arizona, USA.
Thanks bro. Im just now learning that this is probably the most common culprit.. and this is the ONLY video on the internet with straight forward advice..
A good suggestion for replacement tools for you to buy might be a set of JIS screwdrivers, (Japanese Industry Standard) not sure if they are used on drills and such like. Japanese motorcycles certainly use the JIS standard. They are different to Philips screwdrivers at the tip, makes getting stubborn screws out where using a Philips driver has the tip slipping out of the screw head. (cam action) for years I struggled using Philips screwdrivers on Japanese motorcycles, bought a set of JIS screwdrivers and have not looked back. Stripping Japanese carbs is so much easier since using the proper tools for the job. Great video by the way, thanks for upload, about to order some brushes for my brothers Makita drill. Thanks, Vinny.
Brilliant ….but reason may be that the accent is at times a bit difficult ……drawls we’re usually associated with very hot country’s with a lot of dust …..not sure where this man is from …..but it’s a great vid …maybe speak a little less relaxed .!!
Nice vid mate 👍 I have a Makita 18v drill that after a few uses won't hold the torque. It works for the first but but then I'm guessing the clutch won't hold ?? Indont know if that's what you call it. Any ideas what the issue is and is it an easy fix? I think I might have burnt out the clutch possibly . . .
Good clear helping people video. Replacing worn out carbon brushes is how I fixed a washing machine for £20 of new brushes cos someone else on TH-cam told me . Any electric motor not working after years of use? Unplug and have a look.
Can you give me an idea,my wireless Makita drill when I'm using it ,it stops working once I press the trigger and all of a sudden starts working one I press it again it repeats over and over again only when I'm pressing the button please advise thanks
Thank you! Came here because I tried using my drill to mix some mortar, and it started to smoke. It still runs but seams to have weakened in its power and smells when I turn it on. Doesn't seem to smoke, but haven't tried running it too much either. It's almost brand new. Should I still check the brushes?
There is no harm checking your brushes, however they normally wear out over time and not because of high load. Without looking at it I would assume you have heated up the insulation on the coils to much and have a partial short on your windings
@@Finntheweekendwarrior thank you very much for your response. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do or not do? I am afraid of just using it as if nothing occurred. Cheers!
Hello, I have a Makita 481 screwdriver. After I press it works and everything is fine but the 3 red stripes of the battery on the screwdriver do not go out ! They stay on
My cordless drill charges up fine but only works for about 2 seconds before stopping. Then a few seconds later I can start it up again but it stops after a couple of seconds over and over. Any idea what the problem could be?
Just cured a drill for a friend by banging the side of the back of the main body where the brushes are (not the handle) with my hand (could try a rubber mallet). The hit jolted the brushes till they made contact and the drill ran. Since the drill was relatively unused, the brushes were probably stuck after months of non-use. Would shooting a bit of silicone in there be a good idea? So next time, just bang the drill a little bit instead of trying to shake it to gain contact.
Nothing wrong with the tool. It is normal to replace brushes when the wear out. Next time, buy a brushless drill. It is a little more expensive, but it is worth.
I think you are looking for the brush holder? I’ll link a site below that has most things but you can also search for “DHP458 Brush holder” for more places www.powertoolspares.com/makita/dhp458.m/dhp458/spares
I snatch all the drills my shop has thrown away Usally from being out of warrantee and I fix em for cheap and keep them. Got a nice Makita collection going on. But make no mistake we punish our makitas in the shop and they outlast every other brand we had in the past.
I have had No issues with my Makita's. I have seen some Bosch go through some hell. all day 13mm drill through 20mm plate. still living. It makes me cringe how much hurt I see them get put through, but they keep living.
Hi There. I have a hand drill: 2007 Makita 6270D, 12volt. Battery PA12 does not store energy at all. I need a new battery replacement. Can anybody helps me? Best appreciated.
got an issue with my DHP481 the light isn't working the cable was pinched and I fixed it, now it has continuity and the LED's themselves work too I'm getting power at the connector, but as soon as I plug the light in they just don't work and there's no power there's no short(checked for that) any clue what might cause this? maybe something else is wrong with the light and I can just replace that?
You are amazing. Rename the video "an amazing secret to changing Makita drill brushes".... Something like that. Idea. I almost didn't make it thru the video to "the secret"
MOG! You are surrounded by drill/drivers... Why not actually use one to undo all the screws? It'd take you about 8 seconds?!! Doesn't bode well for the rest of the video!
Even with carpal tunnel bearing down on me I still use hand tools most of the time. I find it helps my mind with troubleshooting. I fix, and have fixed just about everything. I don't use them unless I have to typically with small plastic stuff like this it can strip out almost everything I find, unless you baby it to death.
"Car manufacturers are assholes" is why I am mad at Ford for engineering nightmares. Broken leaf spring, eye/shackle bolts must be destroyed for removal, and special size cost $70 for 4 bolts and nuts.
You saved me a ton of time and frustration. I unscrewed the back and pushed them back down and it started working again. I think my daughter dropped it, and you saved me from buying a new drill. Cheers from Arizona, USA.
Thanks! My brushes were the issue for me as well, and you saved me some time figuring it out by avoiding removing unnecessary screws!
Thanks bro. Im just now learning that this is probably the most common culprit.. and this is the ONLY video on the internet with straight forward advice..
This video helped me appear to be a fix it genius. Thank you for sharing wisdom!
Thanks mate.... ive just been putting them aside when they stopped..... got 5 going with new brushes... cheers and good job....
A good suggestion for replacement tools for you to buy might be a set of JIS screwdrivers, (Japanese Industry Standard) not sure if they are used on drills and such like. Japanese motorcycles certainly use the JIS standard. They are different to Philips screwdrivers at the tip, makes getting stubborn screws out where using a Philips driver has the tip slipping out of the screw head. (cam action) for years I struggled using Philips screwdrivers on Japanese motorcycles, bought a set of JIS screwdrivers and have not looked back. Stripping Japanese carbs is so much easier since using the proper tools for the job. Great video by the way, thanks for upload, about to order some brushes for my brothers Makita drill. Thanks, Vinny.
Thank you man, this was the exact problem with favorite Makita Drill, awesome!!!!
Thanks so much! I took all the screws out too 😂 brushes was the issue for me.
Why the hell hasnt this channel blown up yet? Most under rated channel on youtube in my eyes
Brilliant ….but reason may be that the accent is at times a bit difficult ……drawls we’re usually associated with very hot country’s with a lot of dust …..not sure where this man is from …..but it’s a great vid …maybe speak a little less relaxed .!!
Nice vid mate 👍
I have a Makita 18v drill that after a few uses won't hold the torque. It works for the first but but then I'm guessing the clutch won't hold ?? Indont know if that's what you call it. Any ideas what the issue is and is it an easy fix?
I think I might have burnt out the clutch possibly . . .
Good clear helping people video. Replacing worn out carbon brushes is how I fixed a washing machine for £20 of new brushes cos someone else on TH-cam told me . Any electric motor not working after years of use? Unplug and have a look.
Yeah it’s a small bit of knowledge that can save a couple bucks
The brushes are universal if you know the size you can put any in if their a little bigger a fine grit sand paper you can sand them down
The world needs more honest guys who can fix stuff without trying to charge you a week's wages.
I fixed my drill . Thank you. Very appreciated .
Watched your video. Very helpful. Maybe just say something at the beginning about not taking out every screw... With love from Canada
I have the same issue with LED working, but the difference is mine is a brushless model with no brushes. Any ideas?
mine is DHP454, so brushes for this one is same as BHP454?
What that cool mat with all the measurements you've got there?
Can you give me an idea,my wireless Makita drill when I'm using it ,it stops working once I press the trigger and all of a sudden starts working one I press it again it repeats over and over again only when I'm pressing the button please advise thanks
Same here
Hey I need the back bushing for my drill
I have the same problem with ridgid hamerdrill 18 volt brushless do you have one video fixing ridgid hammer drill
Same same :)
@@Finntheweekendwarrior yes when I push the trigger just the light work
It could be lots of things, without putting my hands on it would be hard to tell
If I take anything apart. I always takes photos, so I know what side coloured cables or parts go back together
Thank you! Came here because I tried using my drill to mix some mortar, and it started to smoke. It still runs but seams to have weakened in its power and smells when I turn it on. Doesn't seem to smoke, but haven't tried running it too much either. It's almost brand new. Should I still check the brushes?
There is no harm checking your brushes, however they normally wear out over time and not because of high load.
Without looking at it I would assume you have heated up the insulation on the coils to much and have a partial short on your windings
@@Finntheweekendwarrior thank you very much for your response. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do or not do? I am afraid of just using it as if nothing occurred. Cheers!
Hello, I have a Makita 481 screwdriver. After I press it works and everything is fine but the 3 red stripes of the battery on the screwdriver do not go out !
They stay on
My cordless drill charges up fine but only works for about 2 seconds before stopping. Then a few seconds later I can start it up again but it stops after a couple of seconds over and over. Any idea what the problem could be?
mine has brand new brushes and i was working and smoke came out and startet to slow down and wont turn on any more please help
Hello all, I done this. It partially works but seem ad powerful and slight burning smell. Is that motor gone also ?
Partially works? Is the motor slow
Have you ever had the gearbox switch stop working?
personally no
personally no
I prefer the torque screws. The screwdriver tends to hold firm in the screws
Just cured a drill for a friend by banging the side of the back of the main body where the brushes are (not the handle) with my hand (could try a rubber mallet). The hit jolted the brushes till they made contact and the drill ran. Since the drill was relatively unused, the brushes were probably stuck after months of non-use. Would shooting a bit of silicone in there be a good idea?
So next time, just bang the drill a little bit instead of trying to shake it to gain contact.
Where does the blue wire go to? It’s hanging loose but the drill still works.
My makita stopped working and battery gets hot when I put new the battery on. Any idea what is the reason for this.
Somethings shorting out and pulling load (hence the hot batt). I would pull it apart and see if something looks cooked.
Nothing wrong with the tool. It is normal to replace brushes when the wear out. Next time, buy a brushless drill. It is a little more expensive, but it is worth.
We’re can I buy the little spring that hold the brushes in on a Makita dhp458 pal please thanks
I think you are looking for the brush holder? I’ll link a site below that has most things but you can also search for “DHP458 Brush holder” for more places
www.powertoolspares.com/makita/dhp458.m/dhp458/spares
Hi. I have a Makita electric drill. I need it to do different variations of speed, but it only does fast speed. What can be the problem
Peter Cookson sane here
I snatch all the drills my shop has thrown away Usally from being out of warrantee and I fix em for cheap and keep them. Got a nice Makita collection going on. But make no mistake we punish our makitas in the shop and they outlast every other brand we had in the past.
I have had No issues with my Makita's. I have seen some Bosch go through some hell. all day 13mm drill through 20mm plate. still living.
It makes me cringe how much hurt I see them get put through, but they keep living.
do you know what is problem with electric brake dont work.dont stop when relase
I would have to look at it to help sorry
oket j just find in manual that wad made without brake.
year manufacture 1995
Haha nice! If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!
@@Finntheweekendwarrior jes. but bstill have more broken switches and drill driver to repair
Fun day ahead then sir
Hi There. I have a hand drill: 2007 Makita 6270D, 12volt. Battery PA12 does not store energy at all. I need a new battery replacement. Can anybody helps me? Best appreciated.
Takes the power tool screws off with a screwdriver with the desk littered with power tools but then puts the tool back together with a power tool lol.
nothing beats K.I.S.S. method
got an issue with my DHP481
the light isn't working
the cable was pinched and I fixed it, now it has continuity and the LED's themselves work too
I'm getting power at the connector, but as soon as I plug the light in they just don't work and there's no power
there's no short(checked for that)
any clue what might cause this?
maybe something else is wrong with the light and I can just replace that?
may i know what is the name of the green thing on ur table
please help
Cutting mat?
Where I can I find these brushes
Check EBay or even amazon. eBay is where I got these from
You are amazing.
Rename the video "an amazing secret to changing Makita drill brushes".... Something like that.
Idea. I almost didn't make it thru the video to "the secret"
Thanks for the tip!
I've fixed so many drills. Like 90 percent has been faulty wire soldering.
how about overheating brushless drills?
i got this problem with my wrench
Everybody wins specially makita corporation.
For that reason in europe nobody anymore use makita=crapita we use aeg,metabo and bosch pro,reliability of makita is over decades ago.
Ok
Help no seri mosfet, thank
MOG! You are surrounded by drill/drivers... Why not actually use one to undo all the screws? It'd take you about 8 seconds?!! Doesn't bode well for the rest of the video!
Even with carpal tunnel bearing down on me I still use hand tools most of the time. I find it helps my mind with troubleshooting. I fix, and have fixed just about everything. I don't use them unless I have to typically with small plastic stuff like this it can strip out almost everything I find, unless you baby it to death.
You should use a drill to undo all those screws. 🤭
Drill bit doesn't fit down in the plastic housing will ruin the plastic
Fucken legend!!!!
Too long
if its Chinese … just scrap it !!!
Why would you want to waste money
@@Finntheweekendwarrior Why would I waste money in the first place EXACTLY!!!
My personal two makita drills are both from japan and have lasted me about six years, is there a brand you prefer?
Weha screwdrivers from bunnies.
"Car manufacturers are assholes" is why I am mad at Ford for engineering nightmares.
Broken leaf spring, eye/shackle bolts must be destroyed for removal, and special size cost $70 for 4 bolts and nuts.