iRobot Roomba 960 Side Brush Replacement — DIY in 10 Minutes
Replacing the iRobot Roomba 960 side brush is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Replace it Every 3-6 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.
Compatible Side Brush for the iRobot Roomba 960
“OEM” is a genuine iRobot part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.
| Part | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| iRobot Roomba Authentic Replacement Parts - Roomba 800 and 900 Series Replenishment Kit (3 AeroForce Filters, 2 Spinning Side Brushes, and 1 Set of Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes) | OEM | Buy on Amazon |
| Replacement Side Brush Parts and Accessories for iRobot Roomba 600 700 800 900 Series 692 675 694 671 677 980 960 985 880 860 805 877 890 770 Robotic Vacuum Attachment Kit,6 Side Brush,1 Screw Driver | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Replacement Parts Side Brush Compatible for iRobot Roomba 600 700 800 900 Series 675 692 694 677 671 614 980 960 985 880 860 866 870 Vacuum Cleaner Accessories,6 Edge Sweeping Side Brush,Screw Driver | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Replacement Parts for iRobot Roomba 600 Series 675 692 694 690 680 660 651 650 614 610 500 Series 595 585 564 552 Vacuum Robotic,8 Side Brush, 2 Main Roller Brush, 6 Filter, 1 Caster Wheel | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Extractor Roller Side Brushes & Hepa Filters Replenishment Kit Compatible with iRobot Roomba 800 900 Series 805 860 861 870 871 880 890 891 960 980 981 985 Vacuum Replacement Parts | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Side Brush Replacement Motor Module for iRobot Roomba 500 600 700 800 560 570 650 78 900 860 870 880 890 960 980 Vacuum | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
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Step-by-Step: Replacing the iRobot Roomba 960 Side Brush
⚠ Common mistakes to avoid
- Confirm the part matches your exact model number before buying — iRobot reuses parts across lines.
- Never wash a filter unless it's marked washable, and dry it fully (24h) before refitting.
- Don't force the part — if it resists, check alignment before applying pressure.
- Always disconnect power (or remove the battery) before any internal work.
The iRobot Roomba 960 side brush should be replaced Every 3-6 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Poor edge cleaning, brush not spinning.
How we made this page: the steps describe the standard procedure for this part type; we have not yet written a model-specific version for the iRobot Roomba 960; the compatible-part list comes from our own compatibility data for this model. We are not showing prices at the moment — check the current price on Amazon.