Generator Internal Parts: Brush

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Inspect brushes for wear.

Fig 1: Inspecting Brushes For Wear
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If any brush is worn almost to or beyond the limit, replace all of the brushes.
  Generator brush length
  
  Standard: 22.5 mm {0.886 in}
  
  Minimum: 5.0 mm {0.20 in}