Dyson DC07, how to check the clutch & Brush

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The most common problem for a dyson dc07 is to do with the clutch and roller brush. This video shows you how to fix these problems.
The part number for the clutch as used in this video is 0407clutch
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[@robwalton2007]

Alec, thanks for the tip to check the brush bearings! I found a Dyson DC33 Multi Floor at the side of the road, so took it home. Was making a really bad ratcheting sound, so thought for SURE it was the clutch gone & needing replacing. Got replacement belts & the belt lifter tools & sure enough, the clutch was fine, the brushroll was the issue. One of the bearings was mounted right on the rod, so instead of replacing it I just cleaned the inside of the bearing with some contact cleaner, water & a soft toothbrush & re-lubricated with 3 in 1 motor oil & a teeny bit of petroleum jelly. Re-assembled, & the Dyson works like new! Thanks, you saved me the cost of a new brushbar.

[@gojiack]

Despite being a nearly decade-old video, it helped me perfectly today with my Dyson! Thankfully it wasn't the clutch causing the rattling, but the roller joints and tube being SEVERELY Clogged! After a good wash-up (thanks to your dissasembly video!) I was able to get it up and running super smoothly! Thanks again! ^_^

[@thomasraymond6681]

DUDE!!! I removed the brush ends, cleaned out 10 years of hair and the brushes spun and my wife is happy and you made me look AWESOME! Thank you.

[@SimpleNickVideos]

Excellent video and thanks for sharing Alec. I have just replaced our clutch after watching your video, and the wife is now talking to me again.

[@edwardlowry2653]

Excellent video! The technician Alec does a great job explaining and showing all aspects of the repair/replacement of this Dyson vacuum cleaner. Thanks, Ed from Iowa

[@Alexsommerkamp]

Thank you so much for making this video! I have a dc07 that I replaced the clutch assembly on because it literally melted. When I did this repair I was completely unaware of the bearings in the roller. I started having similar issues with the roller about a year after the repair. Thank goodness I found this video because I almost ruined my new clutch assembly! There was a nest of hair around the pin that goes through the bearings. Luckily there was no hair in the bearings. I cleaned out the hair and reassembled the brush but it wouldn’t turn freely. So I put a couple drops of skateboard bearing lube in the bearings and brought them back to life in only a few minutes. Now it works perfectly and I won’t have to replace the clutch assembly again!!! I can’t thank you enough.

[@kimellis4865]

Without this video I would have NEVER been able to replace the clutch. The dyson tool is a must!!!! Thank you. Excellent video!

[@VesnaVK]

Thank you for saving us hundreds of dollars! We were already shopping for a new vacuum cleaner. Turned out it was just a matter of disassembling the beater brush and cleaning it up.

[@tonyaztec1]

Thank you for posting this video, its just made rebuilding my DC07 a thousand times easier than the first time I did it.

[@GigglingGobby]

Superbly made and presented video. There's a similar one for DC04 motor replacement which is also extremely well done. Really grateful for these as I've been able to service my DC04 using a freebie one with lots of broken parts but a good motor and now my DC04 is working great again. Thank you so much, it's 2023 so 13 years down the line from the making of this video and it's still as useful as it was when it was made 😁

[@debrajohnston7214]

Thanks so much ! My Dyson vacuum was making a horrific noise when rollers were in gear. I took rollers apart from machine watching you. Wow do much Persian Haire were tangled and binding up the bearings. Now my Dyson is back to normal. Thanks again... Perhaps and no doubt saved so much money and waiting for my vacuum at a repair shop. Thus is why everyone should own a Dyson ....you save so much money and stress in the long run. And getting the dirt and dust up out of your floors. Thanks Dyson !!!!

[@MarieNuchols]

Alec, your video saved us a bundle. We have swapped out the clutch and all is right with our Dyson. Thank you for the incredibly helpful instructions!!

[@oikawatime6132]

Thank you for posting this. For the past couple years I have struggled to clean the roller brush on my Dyson. After watching I was able to take the brush off and successfully get it back on with ease. Thank you

[@karentarutis6582]

The BEST solution tutorial! You saved me TONS of money! Truly the best by far!

[@melissagilboy6554]

After 7 years, my DC07 Animal's bristles stopped spinning. I followed your video step by step and discovered my clutch belt was broken. After watching your video, I realized it would be best to replace the clutch assy, as I had black marks on the pulley. I ordered the part (and the belt holder) from Amazon for a fraction of the cost of repair or replacement. You make it look easy!!! I struggled a little to get the new belts pulled far enough to fit over the holder, but once I got it, the rest was a breeze. Thank you for this informative video. I fixed it myself for approx. $50!

[@dirupp2130]

You helped me fix my Dyson after watching your video. The vac made an ugly noise, and the brush wouldn't turn when in carpet mode. A little tinkering with the roller, roller belt, side bars that hold roller in place to make it turn again, and wallla! The brush spins and the ugly noise is gone, and it works! Thank you for posting the video.

[@EnvixityXx363]

One of the most helpful how-to videos on KZbin! You good sir are a God send! Thank you for this informative video!!!

[@Mr_wayne0805]

Alec you're a True Legend. I've just fixed ours in 30 mins. Took the clutch off gave it a clean, replaced it all back together. Drum roll. Brrrrrrr!!!!!!. Ta darrr. It works . The Mrs was very impressed with me. But I came clean. You got all the glory. Thanks again. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ASDFCH]

Like what others have stated here, despite this video being 12 years old, I still found it very helpful. Thank you.

[@chef-boy-r-steve7710]

I just bought this model at Goodwill for $20 and got it home and after 30 secondes of running the brush on carpet it started ratcheting and I thought I picked up a hair pin or screw or something....gonna take mine apart and check this..!! Great video Alec..!!

[@m.s.bellowsjr.5296]

Thanks for sharing this! It just helped me diagnose and replace the clutch on our old DC07, saving a $89 labor charge.

[@karenk1028]

Thanks Alec for the great video. Saved me a lot of time and money repairing my dc33 myself.

[@mperway]

Spot on instructions, thanks much for the assistance. Swapped the clutch out in sub-30 minutes, only because I'm a little mechanically challenged. Appreciate the video!

[@jamespullen3695]

I really like your instructions I did just what you said & job done . Many thanks

[@firestorm996]

Many thanks for taking the time to do this video, I just replaced the clutch and belts in our DC14 and it now works great once more. You just saved me from having to buy a brand new replacement vacuum!

[@MattKlevemann]

Brilliant! Just cleaned out the bearings on the brush roller and it's working like new. Thanks again.

[@zacharypetersen]

Thanks so much, Alec. This vid diagnosed the problem. I ordered a new clutch and I put it in today and the dyson is dominating again. Thanks again and kudos for the great vid!!

[@wingedwonder2749]

Hello mate...used your video as a last resort to get rid of the ratchety noise....should have used it as a first resort!!! Excellent tutorial and easy to follow...thanks very much!!!!

[@borregobob]

Thanks Alec, my old DC07 Animal keeps on ticking because of your videos!

[@rossignolalouette5767]

Thank you! Brilliant, easy to follow video. You saved my DC07. Had it for nearly 17 years and now it runs perfectly again. Problem was an astonishing amount of dog hair in the roller bearings. Thank you!

[@FormalPluto]

Just wanted to say thank you for providing this helpful video. Just got done replacing the cleaner head assembly on our DC07 Animal and it was a lot easier than I expected thanks to your walkthrough.

[@GregoryMaley]

I fixed my roller brush in five minutes! Thanks so much for posting this very helpful video!

[@BIGCOREYATL]

thanks i just used ur instructions and now my dyson works like new. i bought this vac for $60.00 at a pawn shop due to the noise it made when it was put on the carpet setting and thought it would be a upright vac for cleaning the house but thanks to u i have a 500 dollar vac that works like new for about 10% of the price again thanks so much

[@williamgreene7266]

Alec, Thank you so much for making this video and posting it! Your instruction helped me the beater brush working again on a DC07 that I bought for $51!

[@KibaRaaka]

Thank you for the informative video. I've found two of these machines at second hand stores now, in different stages of partial function. The most recent will need a clutch, but I'll only have spent 50US total on the vacuum after fixing it. Very helpful tutorial.

[@bobostwald7458]

Alec, your advice is most welcome. I watched a bunch of clutch replacement videos, and your explained and demonstrated the process most clearly (And I develop training courses for a living so I know!) :-) Thank you.

[@Beavis42]

Wonderful video! Great presentation and so easy to follow. Thanks so much for sharing this video. You saved me from some costly repairs.

[@lindadiehl9569]

Am bringing my old DC07 back from the dead. Hope I don't need to change the clutch itself, but if I do, this video is the ticket! Am investigating now. Glad I bought the belt removal tool. May need a clutch! now I'll know! Time to get to work! Thanks again!

[@jasonjoyce3340]

Wow! Alec is the man. Great video mate, cheers! Followed his instructions, went online to order a new clutch *and the belt tool*. Two days later watched the video again, and tadah!! Works like new. Alec you rock, thanks. PS) For those of you wondering if you really need the belt replacement/removal tool thingy. Yes you do. I could take the belt off just fine with using a few screw drivers. But, getting that thing on would have been a nightmare without the tool. Get the tool, skip a latte or two to pay for it and thank yourself later.

[@dknigh73]

No, you do not need the tool, and you will not thank yourself later, because you will most likely be wondering what the hell it is 6 months down the road before promptly throwing it away.

[@mikeng64]

Great instructional video. Gave me the confidence to swap out the clutch in my DC14. One step that was tricky and could have used more clarity is the removal of the "Bare Floors or Carpet" knob. I had to watch another video to get the additional tip of prying it from two sides. Other than that, great video! Really appreciate the help.

[@blueeyes602]

Thank you so much... i spent so much time trying to fix my Dyson yesterday....not so bueno...I watched you video today and wha-la fixed in about half an hour... you rock dude... = )

[@larissaredondo442]

Thanks for the video, it was the only video that helped me find and then fix the problem in my DC33. One of the belts had snapped in the clutch and I was able to replace the whole clutch assembly myself from another unused Dyson. Couldn't have done it without your video :)

[@lornarowland8967]

This video was great - You saved us buying a new vacuum . Cleaned the bearings and off we went - Thanks so much

[@julieharling1716]

Great video thanks Alec which helped me find and replace the smaller drive belt which was snapped. Very generous of you to share your knowledge, thanks.

[@dannyandaimeehernandez9637]

Thank you so much! I followed your instructions and my roller is working again. YAY! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

[@courtps98]

Thank you so much for helping me fix my vacuum. You explain things very well and thoroughly. The tip about cleaning the inner brush tube and bearings did the trick for my vacuum. Thanks again, and I just wanted to say I appreciate your help!

[@MarkDShallcross]

Excellent video. Worked a treat and my Dyson is back working again!

[@pulse301]

Great video. My brush bar bearings were being slowed by hair and the belt jammed by a chunk of a chewed up squish ball. Fixed my problem for free with your help.

[@hangmn94]

Great help! Thanks for taking the time to publish this demonstration.

[@ericschonberg9212]

Thanks, my daughters DC33 was basically the same as the DC07 regarding the clutch assembly. Replaced it and works great now. Thanks so much for the video.

[@tomheringer2047]

Excellent video! You can make the job even easier by magnetizing (or gauss if you prefer) the tip of your T15 torx driver. Simply use General brand tool P/N 3ZH19 or P/N 3601 which can be found at most hardware stores for $3.00 to $5.00. The driver will have enough strength to hold the screw firmly in place during installation or lift it from that recessed cavity during removal.

[@ChazBword]

Thanks for the easy and simple walk through. Very informative video and easy to follow instructions. Thanks again.

[@jenngorski8532]

Thank you Alex for an excellent detailed video for us DIY'ers! I love my Animal vacuum and would not want to replace it as my husband suggested : ( I am ecstatic right now because my roller brush actually rolls and I (with your expertise) did it with my own two hands!! I appreciate you taking the time to make this video, as well as, being so thorough : ) Cheers!

[@Dent-Arthur-Dent]

You didn’t mention the swearing and cursing, throbbing thumbs or need for sticking plasters. 😆 I overcame all that and thanks to you, replaced the clutch and now have a working vac. Cheers!

[@shaxster5507]

Excellent tutorial video. Very useful, got my DC07 fixed in a Jiffy. Cheers from a Pom 👍

[@CarlosGreenos]

Thanks. I have a 14 year old DC07 and this video helped me replace the clutch assembly that was indeed black and the belts were very long and stretched. I bought the clutch assembly and a new brush bar online and it works like a dream 👍

[@girlbandgeek]

Useful video - got my Dyson back in action with your help!

[@nickperry9770]

Thank you very much for a very informative video. Managed to get the bearings out of the roller, which were clogged. Brush is now working again.

[@mikepanelo]

Thanks so much. The crook, I mean the technician/owner at the janitorial supply store, wanted to charge me 120 to fix this. You are really good at your work. I watched another video and the guy seemed angry.

[@ShadowramX]

This saved me a trip to the the repair shop. Thank you so much!!! :)

[@justinchenry]

Thanks so much! I have a DC07 and when the brush was engaged it would give a loud grinding sound. I figured it was the clutch but after watching this video I took the rod out of the roller and it was filled with hair and other gunk. Cleaned it out, put the rod back in and the brush spun freely and easily. Great 5 minute fix to save my vacuum.

[@grahamaldridge]

Thank you for solving a New Years Day nightmare. The inner Clutch belt had slipped off the drive shaft.

[@johnceellis]

Thanks, just saved me buying a new Dyson, it was just hair and crap around the roller spindle. Cleaned it out and the spindle and the bearings and Bobs your uncle (or Jim is).

[@paultarring8489]

You are a legend, really easy to follow instructions and £15 for the clutch and £10 for the brush removal tool later a very happy chappy at not paying a fortune for a repair or new hoover thanks again

[@VacuumSmart]

It's surprising how common it is and easy to fix too. Happy Vacuuming!

[@rustblack]

Thanks. Vacuum was not broken a small part was wedged in clutch. This saved me money :)

[@DaveMaharaj]

Thanks so much, exactly what I needed to know. You explain things really well.

[@sally-3830]

Fixed my own vacuum like a boss!! Thank You

[@jeffnewhouse300]

Thanks Alec Great video. Saved me a lot of time to figure it out!!

[@vickr8081]

One of the BEST videos well explained

[@LaneLarson]

Great video! Just picked up a DC07 off the side of the road, and I'm deciding if it's worth keeping.

[@thadgregory6248]

A lifesaver and money saver. Thank you for this video, from Texas!

[@RiverHayes]

I cannot thank you enough for this video tutorial. Cheers!

[@patriciakammerman8670]

Thanks, didn't even known about taking out the axle -- found a ton of dog hair inside and cleaning that out made it turn like a charm. Didn't have to even get to the clutch like I thought I would have to.

[@jamesfrancismcgee5339]

Hi Alec. Any pointers if I replace the clutch and the brush still won’t spin? Thank you

[@VacuumSmart]

Aloha right back at yah :) The problem you are describing is due to stretched belts. Have a look at one of my other videos about changing the clutch belts, it's a pretty fiddly job to be honest so have a look at the cost of belts v's cost of replacement clutch. If you have the cash just buy a clutch, if you have the time go for the belts. You must remove the clutch first to see if the white plastic wheels inside are in any way melted if they are you need to toss the clutch and replace.

[@andrewtilford6294]

Perfect - our Dyson is all sorted now, thanks 👍

[@Phylis315]

Thank you so much for this video. I did it!!! took 2 hrs, but it works

[@jluikart]

Your vids are great - thanks for taking the time to share.

[@LaylaxLexi]

I fixed the horrible noise my dyson was making just by cleaning out the brush roller as you said. Thank you very very much!

[@kennymillar19]

What a great video. Thanks from Bonnie Scotland.

[@robynefulton4127]

FANTASTIC ...thanx Smart Alec,all ue vids are so helpful....fixed my vacuum, now I'm looking up for a friend!!!!

[@BuckChoklitt]

Awesome video! I couldn't figure out why I kept getting the ratcheting (more like grinding!) noise. Turns out it was the brush's bearings. Thanks so much for the help!

[@beckyd4552]

Thank you so much, you have just helped me fix ours!

[@buckyboy2000]

Gotta say what a great video. I just replaced clutch and roller brush. Best thing was the host "Smart Alec" LOL LOL and loved the accent. Would like to buy him a beer for sure!!

[@gissgas]

Hello & thank you..with your advice, I was able to fix my vacuum and will be celebrated as a hero at home! Colorado, USA

[@jjmm2928]

Mate - you just saved my ass. Thanks for this video. Fixed me up within the first two minutes.

[@tdbarton7712]

IT WORKED!!! I feel like a vacuum-fixer rock star! My ancient DC07 had frozen roller brush. I did what you demo'd (w/o that handy tool for the belt BTW--whereOwhere do I get that?) and my vacuum is back rollin'! Thank you very much!!!

[@justtisha]

Thanks!! Just changed mine. You are awesome!!

[@stanigurl17]

Thank you!!! I have tried so many things and finally it is fixed. :-) Your video was so easy to follow. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@NuaveB21]

Thank you soo much. This worked like a charm and I can now do a deep cleaning of my carpets!

[@indianatone218]

very informative thanks for showing us ,ive had one given and looking at all the plastic i was worried i might ham fistedly break some of the parts taking it apart without seeing it done first .Ant from UK greetings .

[@Gunnyretconsultingllc]

@SimpleNick, I hope she's still talking to you after all these years. It looks like I'm about to order a new clutch for my 07. @Patricia Kammerman, I was also shocked to see all the debris lodged in side the roller and inside the axle covers. Great video, Mate!

[@janeharrison6433]

Thank you a million times over!!!!! You rock!

[@bunnyp48]

Excellent info and presented so well! Thank you!

[@muttley1956]

Great video, excellent advice

[@tompuhalla7774]

Just needed that info worked out great thank you

[@tobybarnes533]

Excellent video! I used your instructions to remove excessive dog hair from the bearings and underneath the two belts on my DC33. Worked perfectly. The only portion i had a little difficulty with was 'holding the front and while levering off the back" (2:51 in the video). That step looks much easier in the video. One of my bearings was a bit rough so I lubed it with 3-In-One. Can't thank you enough...my wife is happy now. :)

[@SuperMindquake]

Great video. You have helped so many of us. You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.

[@VacuumSmart]

A lifesaver is a new compliment for me, thanks

[@josephrepole]

Thank you for this video! By taking out the brush I was able to get the brush spinning again. Hair clogged inside the driveshaft.

[@parkerlab]

You are amazing! Thank you so much for the help

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Thanks for sharing. Helped me replace my belts.