The description says it has a parking brake, but reviews complain that it rolls away. Can I set the brake to stay still?
1409862
When I received it, my parking brake allowed the wheels to turn. There is a silver turnbuckle or nut at the end of the cable next to the handbrake. Turn it to tighten it just enough so that the wheels don't move when the parking brake is set, but you can squeeze the handle a little to release the parking brake.
1409863
Yes, squeeze the brake handle and push down on the silver button on the handle and it will lock the brake. Squeeze the handle in to release it. Simple.
1409864
To lock the brake, push brake lever away from handle bar until it is locked in place. Keep in mind that you can manually use the hand brake when not in lock brake position. This unit is a wonderful unit.
1409865
Yes, the scooter does have a "parking brake" which is the small silver button on top of the hand brake. To operate the parking brake you squeeze the hand brake in and push the parking brake down. This will keep the scooter from rolling away. However, after using the scooter for a week or so my husband complained that the parking brake was no longer working. We stopped at our local bicycle shop and they were kind enough to make a minor adjustment on it and it has been working fine since then.
1409866
Wow I never thought about this but YES. YES you can set it permanently so it won't drift away. This thing gets better and better!
1409867
The only way that you could set the brake would be if you tied something around the hand brake to keep it on.
1409868
My brake worked for a very short amount of time. I used it for 4 weeks total and by the 3rd week you could set the parking brake but it would still roll around. Didn't find it very handy.
1409869
You must squeeze the brake hard then push the button to keep the break on. You then squeeze again to release the brake. Seems to work all right for us.
2226062
If you are able to adjust the brake cable properly the wheels will lock. Simply push all the way down on the brake handle. It is a great rollator. My only problem is that I am six feet four and the handles are not high enough. JMC.
741944
Probably so. It has an overload sensor that is supposed to auto shut off if the load is too high or the wheels cant spin. You leave it alone for a few minutes and it resets itself.
1200390
The brakes slow it down but does not lock the wheels still move. In spite that, of My sister who broke her ankle loves it.
2253571
It sure does. There is also a parking brake that is a foot bar across the back. The hand brake is like what you find on a bicycle (friction pads on the front wheel), whereas the parking brake actually locks the rear wheels.
1993826
As for where to mount it. I'm not exactly sure but if I was to guss I'd put it above the parking brake on the lower panel jut be sure to keep it level.
2231376
No, there is no lock on the brake. Also, if you purchase this model you will need a sheepskin cover because it really starts to hurt your knee. Even that wasn't enough and I added padding under it. I've tried 2 brands and they are all heavy and difficult to get in and out of the car. Look at iWalkFree. Much easier to get around with. Even up and down the stairs and hands free.
833816
There is a brake on your right hand. But I don't think it is a handbrake. It can be only used to lock the stroller, and it is not for control the speed. But for a stroller, I think it is enough.
1179189
its a stationary front wheel, it doesn't have a locking front brake, however when you lock the back both wheels stay locked. this is an excellent stroller.My daughter is a health fanatic and uses it all the time!! It is extremely well built with plenty of storage space also.
1234486
yes it does have a lock on the hand brake.I had another kind without a brake and you are right about it being an issue.
1342221
All this thing does is act as an automatic toggle switch to trick the stereo into thinking that the parking brake is on. You can do the same thing by wiring the parking brake wire from the clip into a toggle switch and manually switching it on and off a few times. The module works fine but is kind of unnecessary if you know how to put in a toggle switch.
1181209
yes it has a brake,not sure how long it will hold a load without slipping, it has held every thing I have put on it and has worked flawlessly,nice product
484101
It just has the hand brake. So you would use that to help keep it stable while getting in and out of low seats. Hope this helps.
286266
Nope. But I use it on top of plush carpet so I don't need them. The wheels sink into the carpet and form a self-brake.
317369
The brake does not lock which I didn't find to be an issue. After reading a few reviews regarding the single or double back wheels, I went with the single because it doesn't get in the way of your pushing foot. Also, these all-terrain wheels roll over carpets and thresholds, no problem, as well as, sidewalks/pavement and asphalt. Turning radius is not great but if you have room in your home, its perfect. Not having to always use crutches was a plus.
1210009
My brakes DO NOT hold when the button is pressed to hold. What can I do ot make the brakes hold?
1131947
You have to run the parking wire to the parking brake, or what I did was splice it to the ground which makes the radio think that the parking brake is engaged, even when it's not.