Pencil jets removal help

[Barryy]

I bought a new XLINE Evo-Lite brush and want to replace the pencil jets with 3mm ones, but I can't seem to remove the original jets from the Evo-Lite. I've tried using a Vise-Grip and also tapping the jet from the bristle side, but they won't budge, although they are turning with the Vise-Grip. Anyone any ideas on how the remove these little buggers?

 

[Tuffers]

Using a pair of pliers and gripping the jet with the sharp part of the pliers has always worked for me. Not glued in are they?

 

[Trev81]

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[windowsurfer]

I punched my jets out of gardiner brush with a drill bit and short sharp hits with a hammer.