Brushed RC Motor maintenance, fast & simple

[@plumy8921]

Just tried this and it worked flawlessly! Thank you so much!

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanks!! 😃

[@lincoln3x7]

I had no idea you could do this. Going to try this soon, I have three trucks and use titans in all of them. Thank you for sharing!

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanks. Works great!

[@justinhackstadt6677]

The Titan motor was released like back in 2005. I still have that beast in my E-Maxx. Runs smooth as it can. Lol

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Nice!! These motors can handle quite some abuse and are not slow either.

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

2001

[@josiahpoppleton3493]

This 100% works! I now have a jug of distilled water at my workbench :)

[@rayhobbiez1204]

🙂🙂 Thanks

[@danielbahena6286]

@@rayhobbiez1204 does this video help when the motor sparks

[@jay140261]

Thanks very much. You literally answered all my questions regarding how to clean the Titan. I tried earlier with WD 40 when a lot of black came out and then ran it under the tap. The next day it ran but after about 20 minutes became slow and stopped. Now trying your method. Was not sure if one could connect the Lipo and this is very interesting.

[@faiqcreates]

Dont use wd40. Its bad for motor. Many people use machine cleaning oil or something.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thnx! Nice to hear this helped you 😊 I had simular experience with WD40. I don't know exactly why, but WD40 seems to be no good in a brushed motor.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanx. Yes I think so too

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@rydirp Dust, mud and age might be a factor.

[@ClarkyXPH]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Nice to hear!! :-)

[@qwertiee]

Wow this seems amazing. I got a brushed motor, but my RC is toy/hobby grade. I don't have demineralized water, so I would have to use tap water. I'm a bit scared of using any water as a whole tbh tho

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Yes, tab water does the job. Demineralized water is slightly better, in the past I used also tab water.

[@qwertiee]

@@rayhobbiez1204 Cool thanks

[@kinglimpang8067]

Thank you. It works for my trx 4 stock motor!

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Nice to hear 😎 Thanks!

[@danielbahena6286]

My rc keeps getting brighter and brighter inside ⚡️

[@danielbahena6286]

But real talk does it work when the motor sparks because I have the same motor just on a slash

[@rayhobbiez1204]

I don't know if this helps. I.ve no experience with sparking motors, but I think it won't hurt. Good luck!!

[@danielbahena6286]

@@rayhobbiez1204 thanks

[@ramonhogeweg8944]

Good video Ray! and some nice indoor driving at the end :-)

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thnx!!

[@marksmola7299]

Thanks, just what I needed. What type oil do you use?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Have to say that I used a little mountainbike-chain lube. I think the fact that you clean and use whatever lubricant covers 80-90%. If you ride competitive there might be better options.

[@squeakygiant]

That noise is dry bushings, water acts like a lubricant. Just oil the bushings and the noise will go away as well.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanx, next time I will test it 👍

[@jimmydelarenta]

a lil bit of love goes a long way 😊

[@oneiltomlinson]

Can you used water from the tap that was boiled?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Yes you can. Demineralized water is slightly better, but boiled water is absolutly oké.

[@elgatooff-road719]

can any water be used?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Regular water will do the job as well. Demineralized water is a little better. Don't use sea water ;-)

[@ejo354]

Is it okay if you don’t use demineralized water and just regular water?

[@ejo354]

And would it be okay to not lube the bearings?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Yes, regular water will do the job as well. Demineralized water is a little better, but I don't know if we will notice the difference.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

I don't know, I've always lubed the bearings (or actually bushings). The owners manual of Traxxas mention's also to lubricate the bushings.

[@ryzenenjoyer2824]

could i use tap water for this? also wont this like kill the motor/ short stuff out? and what about rust?

[@valrybar4944]

No do not use tap water. Deionized water is a poor conductor of electricity because of the scarcity of ions, which are the conductors of water, as well as many Chemical solutions.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I use tap water. Including you run some of these in streams mud ponds and other shit. Tap is fine for me. After you clean it in the water run it out of the water and let it dry itself out. Then I just add a couple drops of Silicon oil on both sides and run it again to let the oil get in and just whip off the access. Ready to 🎸!

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I have used carb cleaner to clean out any access residue. A lot of hobbyist do it to. Other vids on KZbin of them showing you how.

[@ryzenenjoyer2824]

allright... oh by the way i have cleaned the motor a few times under the tap, works fine still, propably wont lube it bc i dont know where to put it, and oil attracts dirt

[@BlueDroneBlues]

@@ryzenenjoyer2824 you do about a drop at both ends where the seal and steel rod spins. After you spin it a little or even shake it to allow a little oil to get in then whip off the access. I don't really have any problems with dirt being pulled it. Glad it's working out for you!

[@Jusztiszz]

Can I use only compressed air?

[@doombro13]

wait, the Titian 12T 550, is brushed, that means its water proofed, how does that make sense? and why was it the first step? it cant go in water.

[@Ittybittythetwofacedkitty]

Will the water cause rust on the inside of the motor?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

The metal of the motor looks zinc plated. No rust up to now 😉

[@micsherwood4930]

what chassis is that?

[@jonsheldon8874]

What kind of lube?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Have to say I used chain lube from my mountainbike 😅. There are dedicated lubes for rc motors. I think my chain lube does 90% of the job, that´s good enough for the way I use my rc-cars.

[@norhafizuljohar5975]

Thank you so much bro 👍🏻

[@rayhobbiez1204]

😃👍

[@trevorsundman5042]

Must say sir I'm just getting into the hobbi with my son and that just blew my mind! Fully submerge the motor I always heard was a big dont

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Have to say a was suprised myself as well. Because you can't open these brushed motors for cleaning, this is the way to do it. I think it's important to keep a low rpm. I haven't tried a high rpm, it's not necessary. On KZbin you can also see complete rc-cars driving fully submerged. 😎 Incredible! The electronics are okay with it, bearings and other steel components are less okay with it.

[@joshuar3632]

Ray,1st nice video. 2 I'm thinking of doing the swap thing with traxxas ditching out the titan motor on a 2wd rustler. It's my 1st and only car(so far). I'm not an avid hobbyist and I'm sorta frightened about the lipo batteries with regard to charging and discharging,storage. The whole thing Really. I mostly challenge that p.o.s. car on a sandy beach with crazy monstrous germs and stuff. Any and all tips would be really appreciated. Maybe a suggestion about a revo or something in the 4wd area. Idk. It's a small hobby and I really have no friends that partake and buffalo ny dont have any clubs I know of. No one organizes much of anything that I know of around here.

[@redneckproductions8935]

Works great 👍

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanks very much!!

[@1.Rashad]

What’s the name of your motor

[@rayhobbiez1204]

This is the Titan 12T 550 motor of Traxxas.

[@davidpyper1688]

Would Carbonated water work too?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

It will work. If I have the choice I take demineralized water. But carbonated water will work.

[@yankohristov2361]

Very, very good !

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thnx!! 😃

[@ps4tings545]

What are u using as the lube

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Have to say I used chain lube from my mountainbike. For me this does the job. There are dedicated lubes for brushed motors on the market. In my opinion the chain lub does the job for 80-90%, if you want the 100% use a dedicated lube.

[@ps4tings545]

@@rayhobbiez1204 k thx for letting me know I’m new to the whole Rc world

[@dr.mayhem277]

What can I use to lube the bearings, and is it neccessary?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

There are dedicated rc bearing oils, like Hudy Bearing Oil. I used a little mountainbike-chainlube, for my bashing this is good enough. You only need to apply 1 or 2 drops.

[@dr.mayhem277]

Thank you for the prompt response, and the help! It worked perfectly with my motor to clean it!

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@dr.mayhem277 Great!

[@motorsportministries7843]

@@rayhobbiez1204 this may seem stupid, but i cant put greases on those bearings?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@motorsportministries7843 I had to remove the pinion gear to reach the bearing (actually bushing). Is that what you mean???

[@aidenmaves5537]

Can i use wd 40 for a lubricant

[@rayhobbiez1204]

I think you could, but it is not the first choice. WD40 is quit liquid. With spraying there is a big possibility you also spray other parts of the motor. And because WD40 is so liquid it is likely to stop earlier with lubing the bushing. In my opinion a dedicated bearing oil is best, then an other oil (I used chain lube for my mountainbike) and as third choice WD40 or something. WD40 is always better than no lubricant at all!! Cleaning the motor and lubing it WD40 is way, way better than running a dirty motor.

[@aidenmaves5537]

@@rayhobbiez1204 ya i just ended up using a basic lubricant and it worked so far. I also put a bit in the motor and sound like its running smoother as well

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@aidenmaves5537 Nice!! 😊

[@nunyabusiness3567]

Nice song.Name please.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Hi :-) song is: Low - ELPHNT In the KZbin Audio library

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@jonathanbyrd12 I.m sorry, I gave the rong title.... The song is: Micro - ELPHNT

[@alexnava7664]

What kind of lube did you use??

[@rayhobbiez1204]

There are dedicated rc bearing oils, like Hudy Bearing Oil. Have to say I used a little mountainbike-chainlube😂. For my bashing this is good enough. You only need to apply 1 or 2 drops per side. Good luck!!

[@ramonpetra2822]

This really helped me! Thanks

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Excellent!!! :-)

[@aloysius3103]

Can u spray wd40 inside the motor ? Will it spoil the motor ?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

WD40 is not a good idea, it will attract some dirt. Spraying brake cleaner inside the motor works also well for cleaning and degreasing. But brake cleaner is flammable!! So with brake cleaner don't run the motor!! With only dust inside the motor and no greasy stuff I prefer demineralized water.

[@fontaine_dh9960]

Why demineralized water?

[@michael-ehw2961]

This was really helpful thnks

[@rayhobbiez1204]

great to hear, thanks

[@Thomas_Smaling]

Hey! Liked the vid, what wheels do you use? I have a bandit, tyres aren't to happy i have some anacondas on the rear and the stock ones on the front, what do you use? I can make videos about it if you want for somereason.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanks Milly and Brian. You´ve got a nice KZbin channel :-) The wheels and tyres are "Medial Pro Bullit 2.2" They are a little older. I could find them online, but couldn't find them for sale. Are good tyres, but I've never tried the Anacondas so I can't compare them.

[@Thomas_Smaling]

Thanks!❤ Anacondas, are okay, but there not really worth it, they have this sticky/grippy coating on them when there new, but when that goes (practically instantly) they are pretty much just bold tires. Ill make a vid showing the condition of them soon.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@Thomas_Smaling For my Rustler a bought "K force racing" tyres and wheels. In the Netherlands you can buy them at Aliexpress. That are nice tyres for less than half the money compared to the Traxxas tyres.

[@Thomas_Smaling]

Ok thanks!

[@Thomas_Smaling]

My car iz broken because i went to a friends house and there stupid brother broke it. It doesnt move anymore, the clutch isnt loose its all fine but it just doesn't move

[@purple-appple2u398]

My motor is clogged up with sand. Would this work for this.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Yes, I really think this will help.

[@yorkrojas1452]

Thanks!!

[@bestamerica]

' brush motor without 2 balls bearings are too noise... brush motor with 2 ball bearings are better and quiet... or not use motor oil

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Yes, ball bearing are better. You can't open these standard Traxxas motors to change the bearing 😒. Don't you use oil / lubricant for the bushings??

[@zacharyauriemma4347]

thanks

[@rayhobbiez1204]

👍😊

[@bestamerica]

' i have 3 traxxases... 1- bandit 1- rustler 1- stampede with 6 wheels / 2 ESCs / 2 motors / 2 batterys / 1 reciever

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Nice!!! Did you build your Stampede by your self? I saw it on your KZbin channel, it;s big! Really nice!! 👍😊

[@bestamerica]

@@rayhobbiez1204 hi R H... ' yeaa i did that made double chassics together... big thank... another one half tamiya / one half traxxas in one car

[@bobbi3457]

is this a prank because i dont want to break my motor because i put it in water cuz they say that the motor is not a submarine

[@rayhobbiez1204]

It works for me. And many other people. There are no special effect used during the edit of this video. It really works 😉

[@mrc545]

What type of lube did you use for the bearings? Also, was there any dry time before applying the lube and reinstalling? If so, how long? Thank you for your prompt reply.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I just use a couple of drops of Silicon based lube. It doesn't take much. You ca buy that pretty much anywhere.

[@rayhobbiez1204]

I used a little mountainbike-chainlube. Probably there are better lubricants for bearings, but for my bashing this is good enough. I did not apply a dry time.

[@zac.bolin01]

Saint Kenny would 30wt be too much?

[@magnuskauko2664]

Cool

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanks! 🙂

[@RC_guy667]

Uhh sir, I like my mud shaken, not stirred...thank you.

[@RC_guy667]

Also where can I find demineralized water?

[@rayhobbiez1204]

😂

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@RC_guy667 Here in the Netherland I buy it at a grocery store. Tap water will also do the job, demineralized water might be slightly better.

[@julianwillems2295]

@@rayhobbiez1204 Wait are you dutch?

[@kevinedwards7206]

Get elecrrical motor cleaner from the hardware store. Works WAY better

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Thanks, I will try it.

[@LEGOTROLL1]

saved yourself $40 bucks !

[@rayhobbiez1204]

Yes :-) Works fine!

[@kevinedwards7206]

Distilled water = demineralized

[@rayhobbiez1204]

😃👍

[@kenmastersmaster]

Get rid of that crap and go brushless already

[@rayhobbiez1204]

😎 Brushless is good!!! Does cost a little more.

[@kenmastersmaster]

@@rayhobbiez1204 not really. You'll burn up those 12t motors every week, so it actually costs way more in the long run

[@rayhobbiez1204]

@@kenmastersmaster Bushless is easier to clean, last longer, more speed and more battery-life. Beside my 2 brushless cars I still enjoy my 2 brushed cars as well.

[@hermanhelfrich1747]

Cool