My bo5010 sander goes into a spin

[bruce]

My Makita bo5010 sander goes into a circular spin when I put it on the surface that I want to sand. It never used to do this. What might I do to prevent the sander from spinning?

[Mike]

Hi Bruce,

My sander just started doing this also. When I tore it apart I found that the lower bearing had frozen up and the brake ring is shot. These are items 17 & 20 on the parts diagram. They are easy to get to, just remove the three screws on the hook pad and remove. Then remove the brake ring (just snaps in). Remove the screw & washer holding on the bearing.