Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This video explains how to do a Makita trim router carbon brush replacement for model Makita RT0701C repair. Learn how to fix power loss, prevent burnout, and keep your CNC router running strong.

This is one part of CNC machine maintenance that is often not mentioned. If you're running a Makita trim router on your CNC (LongMill, Onefinity, Shapeoko, X-Carve, Millwright), this is something you need to stay ahead of.

In this video, I walk you through how to replace the carbon brushes in your Makita trim router, how to check for armature buildup, and what causes power loss, rough operation, and eventual burnout.

These routers aren’t designed for long CNC run times like a spindle, so preventive maintenance is critical if you want to avoid failure in the middle of a carve.


👉 Watch the full Makita maintenance teardown video: youtu.be/XgppzrvNPRI
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Email: garrett@idcwoodcraft.com
0:00 Why Trim Router Maintenance Matters
0:10 CNC Router Warning Signs
2:27 Carbon Brush Replacement
3:46 Inspect Armature Surface
5:36 Preventive Maintenance Explained

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