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How do I replace the climbing rings on my Dolphin brushes?

Short answer: Soak the climbing rings, release the brush with a flathead screwdriver, replace the rings, and press the brush back into its sockets.

Easy About 20 min Tools: Flathead screwdriver, Replacement climbing rings, Water

Based on Maytronics support, updated 2026-06-18, rewritten by Poolbots' pool experts. Parts that fix it are below.

The answer

What to know.

Nautilus CC Plus with Climbing Rings

These steps apply to all Dolphin models equipped with climbing rings.

  1. Step 1: Soak the existing climbing rings Soak the rings in the pool, or leave them in water for 10 minutes. Make sure they are completely soaked before continuing.

  2. Step 2: Turn the robot over Take the robot out of the pool and place it upside down.

  3. Step 3: Check that the power is unplugged Confirm that the power supply is disconnected from the outlet before working on the brushes.

  4. Step 4: Release the brush With a flathead screwdriver, release both sides of the brush from their sockets.

  5. Step 5: Take out the brush Remove the released brush from the robot.

  6. Step 6: Remove the old rings Take the existing climbing rings off the brush.

  7. Step 7: Fit the replacement rings Let the new climbing rings soak in water until they are flexible. Work them onto the brush.

  8. Step 8: Reinstall the brush With the new rings in position, slide the brush into its sockets. Press it into place.

Brush removal and installation videos

These videos show how to remove and reinstall the brushes. Use them as a reference for steps 2-5 and 8.

M Line (DX3/Sigma/Nautilus CC Plus/Nautilus CC Supreme/M400)

How-to video

M600 (Active 60, Explorer E70)

How-to video

For help finding replacement climbing rings, contact Poolbots' pool experts by live chat or phone.

Source: Maytronics support. Same steps and facts, rewritten for clarity; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.

Replacement parts

Parts that fix this.

This answer comes down to brushes & climbing rings. The exact part depends on the model: choose your robot and we open its parts list, or browse the category for every model.

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