I had the luck of the brushes going and the solenoid going at the same time. Had to buy a new one. Had the option of going for a brand spanking new one for $1500 large ones or $800 for a rebuilt one. I choose the rebuild option as for me it wasn't justified getting a new one as my point was proven when I got stuck in a deep river and have half shagged the new starter already only a month down the track lol