How to Remove and Replace a Brass Faucet Cartridge

To remove a brass faucet cartridge, turn off the water supply at the main valve and locate the handle. If it is not in plain sight, the handle will be attached by an Allen nut. It can be found under the lever or under the cover that covers the faucet. To loosen the nut, unscrew the screw and pull the handle straight out. Then, you can remove the handle. Then, carefully place the cartridge back into the faucet.

A plastic tool will be helpful for removing the cartridge. A pair of pliers can also be used to remove the cartridge from the stem. Using a utility knife, cut or pry the spring from the spring. Once the cartridge is free, clean the faucet housing to remove excess water or debris. Once you have removed the spring, you can replace the old one. Then, you can replace the cartridge with a new one.

To remove a brass faucet cartridge, you must first loosen the retaining nut that is attached to the cartridge. If the cartridge is stuck, use the pliers to pry the stem from the stem. Once you have released the clip, gently pull the stem from the body of the faucet. Some water may drip as you remove the cartridge. If you have difficulty removing the cartridge, a cartridge puller can be used to free the faucet.

If the cartridge is located inside the faucet body, you can remove it by prying it out with a pair of pliers. Then, use an adjustable wrench or channel-type pliers to remove the brass nut. Once the cartridge has been removed, you can reassemble the faucet. The retaining nut is required for rebuilding the brass faucet. If the handle does not move freely, you can remove the retaining nut and replace the cartridge.

Replacing a brass faucet cartridge is easy to do. The replacement process is the same as removing a faucet cartridge. To replace a brass cartridge, remove the old one and push in the new one. Once it is removed, you can reinstall the new one. Make sure to align the new cartridge properly in the faucet’s spout. If it is not, the spout is too short.

After removing the cartridge, you need to remove the retaining nut. The retaining nut is a small screw that holds the cartridge in place. To remove the retaining nut, remove the stem and insert the new one. The retaining ring should be loosening by the nut. The nut should be pulled out by the retaining ring, which is a plastic piece that is attached to the faucet.