How to Break in a R/C car brushed motor--The Water Method.

Here is how to break in a brushed Radio/Control Car motor. By following these steps you can expect more power, RPM ,and life from your motor and brushes.

Of course, many people have variations in their methods. This is all a matter of personal preference. There is no right or totally wrong way to do this. My method is tried and true, so if you like it feel free to use it.




Any questions? Feel free to ask.

Songs used are "Citizen Soldier" by 3 Doors Down and "Around the World" by Daft Punk. I do not own the copyrights for these songs. However, I am obviously not using them to make a profit for myself, nor are they the main focus of the video.

Apparently, this is dedicated to Emmy Paull.

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[tmaxxman1980]

do you need to brake in a rtr rc ???

[chunkyfunkymonkey28]

@tmaxxman1980 Yes. 

[sgtGrif]

@moab50 "The main reasons I have heard to do the break-in in water is to reduce pitting during motor arcing in the break-in, and to keep the temperature down low, and wash away the carbon buildup during break-in. I also cannot confirm this, but I have heard that water break-in’s result in a higher performance motor that doesn’t last quite as long as a dry break-in."

[Zeuslillie1]

Ummm next video don't add music u can barely hear ur voice

[MrJacq1988]

RED SOLO CUP!!!!

[Bongwater123]

i have the same motor and have been using it steady for 4 years in a drift car without 1 problem and have been using it in a dirty ass garage. i just spray wd-40 inside the motor before each run (once you start using wd-40, dont stop because wd-40 attracts dust and dirt like crazy and you need to lube regularly). i wouldnt suggest doing that if you use your car inside your house. wd-40 will most likely drip on the floor. also never heard of submerging a motor in water

[chunkyfunkymonkey28]

@MrMcMiniMidgetMan I don't like the sound of that, but that's my personal preference. You don't want abrupt changes to the motor when it's new

[MrMcMiniMidgetMan]

@chunkyfunkymonkey28 Ok, thanks but, someone also said to get the motor going slow then speed it up and leave it and then just keep gradually speeding it up so the motor gets used to all speeds? Is this wrong?

[chunkyfunkymonkey28]

@MrMcMiniMidgetMan Yeah, you could use the throttle trim method if you want to. The goal is to keep it at a low AND constant speed (so don't be using the trigger). I just prefer using alkalines because I know the motor is done when they run out, and it keeps my ESC, reciever, nice batteries, etc away from the water. Either way, I don't even own any brushed motors anymore...I'm all brushless and nitro :P times change!

[MrMcMiniMidgetMan]

@chunkyfunkymonkey28 You say the normal battery pack is too much voltage. As long as you have the motor running very slow with the throttle trim shouldn't it be ok? Please reply.

[bufilobill32]

are all brushed motors water proof