Does an alternator charge less if the brushes are old?

Panamanian Bronze Member Username: Panamanian Panama cityPanama Post Number: 32 Registered: Aug-05	Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 01:15 GMT How ofter should i replace my brushes in my alternator? and when they are getting old, does it charges less?
GlassWolf Gold Member Username: Glasswolf Wisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 8972 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 13:57 GMT I'd get the alternator rebuilt every 5 years maybe if you're running a high output alternator and putting a lot of stress on it. that'd be plenty often enough, and its usually about $50 for a rebuild at a starter/alternator shop