Zanussi FJS1225W spins but cuts out

I have a zanussi FJS1225 W which is 7-10 years old. Never had any problems with it but last night I started getting a problem where the drum starts to spin (during the spin phase of the cycle) but only seems to work for a couple of seconds before it sounds like it cuts out and the drum spins for a bit longer and comes to a stop. Then after a minute or two it will try to spin again for a second or two but then stop. This repeats but it cannot spin properly. Just in case it was cutting out from weight imbalance I tried it again empty but the same thing happened.

I have searched on the web and seen some advice around changing the brushes on the motor (it is the original motor and has never been serviced) but I wondered if any one has some advice and options. I am going to pull it out and look it over tonight after work so tips would be good.

Thanks!

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Go on YouTube and type in washing mc brushes .also check the taco wires on the back of the motor.

Changing the brushes on mine fixed a similar problem (mine's a Hotpoint and is now 21 years old and still going strong! - brushes changed about 10 years ago)

Thanks for the advice. I'll inspect the taco and brushes

If it is the brushes can you recommend where I can buy them from? I can google it but if someone recommends a company its always better

ebay poss cheaper .