# 21357535 Brush Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine starter-motor brush-holder assembly used in selected Volvo Penta TD5, TAD5, TD7 and TAD7 engine starter motors. It replaces earlier brush retainer 20460457 and supports the carbon brushes against the starter commutator.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TD420VE
-   Volvo Penta TD520GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD420VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD520GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD530GE MECH
-   Volvo Penta TAD530GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD531GE MECH
-   Volvo Penta TAD531GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD532GE EDC4

-   **Engine Family:** TD, TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Current replacement for brush retainer 20460457
-   Starter-motor brush holder and spring support
-   Documented TD520GE, TAD530GE, TD720GE and TAD730GE application
-   Maintains correct brush pressure and alignment
-   Used with starter motor 20412737 and remanufactured starter 3803518

## 🔌 Function

The retainer supports the carbon brushes and maintains electrical contact between the stationary brush set and rotating commutator.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Slow or intermittent cranking
-   Starter clicking without turning
-   Excessive arcing
-   Brushes worn unevenly
-   Burnt brush leads or holder
-   Starter operation changes when tapped

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Replaces the earlier brush retainer 20460457 and is used with starter motor 20412737 or remanufactured starter 3803518 on the TD420VE, TD520GE, TAD420VE and TAD530-32GE range - confirm which starter your engine carries before ordering
-   At 0.193 kg, confirm this is the correct retainer for your starter, as Volvo Penta lists several similarly named brush retainers across the range

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   21357535 → Supersedes 20460457 → Supersedes 20505171

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   20460457 earlier number superseded by this part
-   20505171 earlier number superseded by this part
-   20412737 - Starter motor
-   20460456 - Starter relay
-   21147963 - Starter pinion

### OEM Reman Alternatives

-   3803518 - Genuine remanufactured starter motor

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 179.87 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Starters & Starting
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 179.87 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21357535 Brush Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21357535-brush-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10