I've got a machine like this
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've replaced the brushes many times, always with ones on the left in the following picture
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one in the centre and on the right I have just recieved via Ebay. Here are the the three again in profile
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plastic carriers look similar, but the metal inserts and the carbons themselves are fatter and I am worried that they will damage the armature if I fit them. Described as Hotpoint / Creda Carbon Brushes & Holder What do you think?