Received this today- having a problem with the brake. The walker is not fully stopped when the brake is engaged. Any ideas for us?
1862543
Not sure, but it sounds like cable needs to be shortened slightly. This is usually done by adjusting the fittings where the cable attaches to the brake handle.
1862544
Have not had this issue with either of our walkers; suggest you call Drive Medical (the manufacturer) directly. Their number for Consumers is 1-866-694-5085. They were very helpful to me when we had a different issue. Good luck. If you can't get it fixed it sounds like you need to investigate a return and replacement.
1862545
Are you using both brakes? or the brakes may need tightening. Using both brakes should keep the walker from moving
1572261
mine does not have this problem but my husband assembled the chair and put on the levers. perhaps they are not tightened enough.
1646805
All the times mine got triggered while not running it released easily. The one time the brake on mine wouldn't release was when it got accidentally triggered while running cutting a log. It just would not release no matter how hard I pulled back. I loosened the tension on the chain completely and then it released. Good luck and let us know what worked for you.
1399150
Make sure you have it on the track correctly. If that doesn't do it I wish I could help you....mine actually stopped working all together and could not be returned. Haven't replaced it yet....not sure I'm going to either.
493476
No I haven't exprienced this issue. My problem was the wheel started to get very squeaky. I sprayed a little WD-40 in it & it's working fine now :-)
227050
We had the same problem. I forgot why my husband said it happened, but we sent it back to Crane and they replaced it with a new one that works perfectly. :-)
910837
Sounds like you haven't connected the braking wire. I suggest grounding it instead of connecting it properly so you can watch videos while in drive.
99014
I purchased this this walker for a good friend. One thing that we learned, make sure you get one with 8in wheels. (Our first one only had 6in wheels) As far as making one handle work both brakes, I don't know how it could it could be done, but my friend has a similar problem, and has found that one wheel brake works perfectly.
164063
I just hook the basket to the top of the walker. The previous answers tell it all. If you don't tell exactly what your problem is I can't give more help. sorry.
1260678
Ours is long gone, but had the same problem. Have no answer, just keep putting it back on. I guess you can try to glue it. That thing was a life saver. Plop the kid in and you can get some things done. Both kids loved it, especially when starting to walk.
516506
Had the same problem. Easy solution. You are not pulling the clutch handle out far enough to engage the drive.
1301707
Adding my situation, had the dreaded squeaking on the left pedal, confirmed it was the rubber wheel against the rail bar. Tried all the solutions, loosening the arm nut, lubrication, but nothing worked. The noise got worse, and now the right side is making noises too. Drives me furious and kills my mood during exercise.
2232708
It does not have brakes. The walker does not have anything to keep it from moving. I put a tennis ball on each of the back legs so my mother can move it around better. My mother is 80 and she has not had any problems when she gets up from her seat.
1170166
had the same problem - if with the lock/unlock switch on the front is in the unlock position and it still does not unlock when you hit the foot pedal check the spring inside. mine was unhooked.
42276
Make sure all bolts are snug. And try not to push the piece into the stop too hard. It may be flexing some.
1289829
Had that same problem in the beginning. Just make sure the cable underneath is attached and you can adjusts the tension, just use your hands to make sure the cable is on wheel
1394384
I did not have this problem. The wheel has gone on easily for me. Actally, in your case, it sounds like there was a factory malfunction...just a fluke. Mine has been great for years, other than the wheel coming off a couple of times. I hope this info helps you.....Cathy