yes, u can fix your brushes, you may just need a new gear box. Do a search on-line on Hoover SteamVac parts.
MsTee
July 2008
Back in January 2006 there was an answer to your question, with additional information through November 2006. It appears that this is the most commone problem with this applicance. Try going to the following for your answer: http://www.mendmy.com/answers.php?id=24062
JOhn Brown
June 2007
Automatic Answer
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