Speed Master Wheel Brush???

**clapperc** · 02-19-2011, 06:06 PM

I used this brush for about 12 times, and although it did a good job, it broke. The handle is made of twisted wire that allows flexing; Unfortunately because of the bending back/forth to the handle, it wore the through the wire, and the handle snapped off.

Other experiences?

**Perfections** · 02-19-2011, 06:11 PM

I use mine 5-6 times a week sometimes more depending on the weather, for hmm about 4-5 months no problems yet, but I don't bend it

**tuscarora dave** · 02-19-2011, 06:51 PM

Each time I use mine I think..."This is the time it's gonna break" but it hasn't yet and I've had it for a year now and have done at least 20 cars with it so far. Overall it's a great brush.

**jwellsii** · 02-19-2011, 06:52 PM

I use ours 3 or 4 times a week multiple times each day for the last 6 months with no problems

**Rsurfer** · 02-19-2011, 07:05 PM

When drying don't hold the handle and shake it...this will weaken the wire closest to the handle and try not to bend it too much. I have two, one that is already bent for behind the spokes and the other one never gets bent.

**clapperc** · 02-19-2011, 07:27 PM

I drip-dry all my brushed... So no shaking. I also use mine for the wheel-wells so the wire-handle bends on it's own... No control over this either.

**Rsurfer** · 02-19-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by clapperc

I drip-dry all my brushed... So no shaking. I also use mine for the wheel-wells so the wire-handle bends on it's own... No control over this either.

Yeah, that's the weak spot. Don't know what to tell you except to go easy. Had mine for about 2 years with no problems.

**loudog2** · 02-19-2011, 10:50 PM

Call the company a tell them it broke after a couple uses. I remember someone doing that and the were sent a new one.

**slickooz** · 02-20-2011, 12:05 AM

Damn I used my a couple time and I abuse them, I should take better care of them.

**weavers** · 02-20-2011, 12:35 AM

i'm also worried that I will break my speed brush one day. I'm thinking of going to harbor freight and picking up a few of these. The brush is stiffer and I worry it will scratch wheels, but it will make heavy brake dust easier and I wouldn't mind bending and breaking these for 3bucks a pop

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