Southwire 986 Automotive Battery Metal Brush

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE 986 is an automotive battery metal brush designed for cleaning battery terminals and cable ends. The wire bristle construction removes corrosion, oxidation, and sulfate buildup from lead-acid battery posts, improving electrical contact and extending battery and connector service life. At 0.3 pounds, it is a lightweight hand tool suited for shop and field use. Automotive technicians, fleet maintenance crews, and electricians working on vehicle electrical systems keep this brush as a standard service item for battery maintenance tasks.

This brush is used during routine battery service, battery replacement, and charging system diagnostics. It is appropriate for 12-volt automotive, marine, and light-truck battery terminals where terminal corrosion has built up and needs to be removed before reconnecting cables or load-testing the battery. The compact size makes it practical for mobile service and shop environments alike.

Key Features

• Metal wire bristles remove corrosion and oxidation from battery terminals and cable ends
• Lightweight at 0.3 pounds for easy one-hand use
• Suitable for standard automotive and light-truck battery post sizes
• Single-unit packaging for individual purchase or restocking toolboxes

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or addition for automotive battery terminal cleaning applications on conventional lead-acid battery posts and cable end connectors.

Installation Notes

Always disconnect the negative cable first before performing any battery terminal service to reduce the risk of accidental short circuit. Use this brush to scrub both the battery post and the interior of the cable end clamp until bare metal is visible before reconnecting. Work in a ventilated area, as batteries can off-gas hydrogen during service. Reinstall cable connections starting with the positive terminal and finishing with the negative terminal.