Daughters 1st Electric

[Apples]

Got a fairly cheap 1/10 truck off ebay for the daughter , lately iv'e noticed it's not quite as fast as it was when brought even with a much better battery than standard. i've checked the spur and a few other things but can't seem to see anything, but i got nitro's so not sure what to look for either?? got anything for me to help ?

 

[Rolex]

More than likely the major cause of the slow down would be from bushings needing to be cleaned and oiled. It's unlikely it has bearings.

 

[RC Addict]

Could be a can going south on you too. Who knows how many hours are on the motor and how well it was maintained.

Ralph has a good thought too--what make and model do you have?

 

[beason]

the brushes on them do wear, and may need to be cleaned or changed if you can. also check the bearings in the wheel and carriers.

 

[Apples]

Car is well maintained (ie cleaned every time it's taken out) so I would rule out wheel bearings etc. These brushes you speak of are they located in the motor ??? It is called a Brontosaurus (lookem up on ebay). Good car for a five year old to start with.

 

[beason]

can you get a pic of the motor? yes they are inside it. located in the endbell.