At 200k miles I decided to replace the brushes in my 2005 Vibe (only as a preventive measure) that alternator now has close to 250k miles and it continues to charge my battery well.
If I decide to take my Vibe to 300k, I am concerned the alternator may go sooner or later ....
This is the original alternator. what was the reason you replaced your alternator.... bearing whine or it just did not charge well