@jcfal what you see in step 12 of this guide [guide|62303] are the brushes. The carbon and the metal around it are the brush assembly. You can however purchase the brushes separately. Dewalt part number for the brushes assembly with the yellow wire is '''64714203''' for the red wire '''64714202''' and the brushes itself (you would need 2 of course) is '''64938000'''. I’d go with the complete assembly since it is an easier repair but that is totally up to you.