FTX Zorro Brushless Washer 6.9 x 3.5 x 1.1mm Pack of Six FTX6991

Overview

The FTX Zorro Brushless Washer is an essential replacement and upgrade component for owners of the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR and other compatible FTX RC models. These precision-engineered washers are critical maintenance items that help maintain proper bearing clearance, reduce friction, and ensure smooth operation of your brushless RC car's drivetrain. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast running your vehicle at the track or a weekend basher putting your ready to run RC through its paces, having quality replacement washers on hand is fundamental to keeping your brushless RC car performing at its best. The FTX Zorro Brushless Washer pack contains six individual washers, giving you multiple replacements for wear items and ensuring your RC hobby investment stays in peak condition.

FTX has built a reputation as a trusted manufacturer of affordable, reliable RC vehicles and spare parts across the UK and beyond. These washers are precision components designed to exacting standards, ensuring compatibility with FTX Zorro Trophy Truck models and maintaining the tight tolerances that brushless RC cars demand. Whether you need replacement washers due to wear, or you're building a spare drivetrain setup, this pack of six provides excellent value and ensures you have backup components ready when you need them.

For RC enthusiasts in the UK seeking quality spare parts for their brushless RC vehicles, the FTX Zorro Brushless Washer represents exactly the kind of premium, affordable component that keeps your RC car running smoothly. These washers work in conjunction with your motor bearings and drivetrain assembly, so choosing OEM FTX parts ensures perfect fitment and reliability that aftermarket alternatives cannot guarantee.

Key Features

• Precision engineering — Each washer is manufactured to exacting tolerances to ensure perfect fitment within the FTX Zorro Brushless drivetrain, maintaining the critical clearances that allow smooth operation and minimal friction losses.
• Pack of six — This generous pack contains six individual washers, providing you with multiple replacement sets and ensuring you always have spares available for maintenance or emergency repairs during a racing session or weekend bashing adventure.
• OEM FTX component — As genuine FTX replacement parts, these washers are designed and tested specifically for the Zorro Brushless Trophy Truck, guaranteeing compatibility and reliability that third-party alternatives cannot match.
• Essential maintenance item — Regular replacement of wear items like washers is critical for maintaining brushless RC performance, reducing noise, minimising play in the drivetrain, and extending the lifespan of expensive motor and bearing assemblies.
• Affordable spare parts solution — At under £2 for a pack of six, these washers represent exceptional value when considering the cost of replacing motors or drivetrain components damaged by neglected maintenance.
• Compatible with FTX Zorro models — Specifically designed for the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR and compatible FTX platforms, ensuring seamless integration and perfect performance.

Technical Performance

These washers measure 6.9mm outer diameter, 3.5mm inner diameter, and 1.1mm thickness, providing precise spacing and load distribution within your brushless RC car's drivetrain. The dimensions are critical because they allow proper clearance around motor shafts and bearing assemblies, preventing binding whilst maintaining the tight tolerances necessary for efficient power transfer in brushless motors. In a brushless RC car, every micrometre of clearance matters when it comes to rotational efficiency and smooth operation. These washers work alongside your bearings to reduce radial play, which is the unwanted movement that creates slop in the drivetrain and reduces the responsiveness of your vehicle's acceleration and handling characteristics. Whether you're running your RC Trophy Truck on a smooth track or bashing through rough terrain, maintaining proper bearing clearance through regular washer replacement ensures your brushless motor operates at peak efficiency, delivering consistent power delivery and minimising the mechanical wear that accumulates through intensive RC hobby use.

What's in the Box

• Six FTX Zorro Brushless Washers (6.9 x 3.5 x 1.1mm)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why do I need replacement washers for my brushless RC car? — Washers are consumable wear items that deteriorate through use in your brushless RC vehicle. They maintain proper bearing clearance and reduce friction in the drivetrain. Over time, washers compress and wear, allowing excess play to develop in motor shafts and bearings. This causes increased noise, vibration, and reduced efficiency. Regular replacement keeps your brushless RC car running smoothly and protects expensive motor and bearing assemblies from premature failure.
• How often should I replace my washers? — The frequency depends on how intensively you use your RC car. Weekend bashers might replace washers every few months, whilst competitive racers might do so monthly or between events. If you notice increased noise from the motor area or feel excessive play when manually rotating the wheel hubs, it's time to replace your washers.
• Are these washers compatible with all FTX models? — These washers are specifically listed as compatible with the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR. Whilst FTX uses standardised dimensions across many of their brushless models, always verify compatibility with your specific vehicle before ordering replacement parts for other FTX RC cars.
• What makes OEM FTX washers better than aftermarket alternatives? — OEM FTX components are engineered and tested specifically for FTX vehicles, ensuring perfect dimensional accuracy and material quality. This guarantees hassle-free installation and optimal performance. Aftermarket washers may have slight dimensional variations that create fitment issues or suboptimal clearances, potentially causing noise, vibration, or accelerated wear.
• Can I use these washers as upgrade parts for increased performance? — Washers are maintenance components designed to maintain standard tolerances, not performance upgrades. However, by keeping your washers fresh and your bearing clearances precise, you optimise your brushless motor's efficiency and response characteristics, which indirectly enhances your RC car's overall performance and handling.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the FTX ZORRO BRUSHLESS WASHER 6.9 x 3.5 x 1.1 (6) FTX6991 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.