That is good info i m waiting on a new set of brushes will check the contact , is it possible that it needs to wear in to the round contour before I can rev it? And no it is just a chalky black (carbon) it does have a polished look where it contacts the hub or reluctor (donno how to call it really). When you ask if it is yellow do you mean like a bronze brush , because that is what I m used to in brushes , wouldn t mind changing materials if anyone knows where to order them!