can the brakes be locked so that one can take their hands off the levers?
1835865
Yes, it locks. That way the person can sit down on it without it rolling away.
1835866
You can lock the breaks and be able to sit an not move. Hope this is helpful.
1835867
Yes. At the bottom of each of the two handgrips is a lever.. It has a double braking function. As you are walking you may instantly squeeze the grips, pulling the levers upward for a quick stop. Or, if you wish to "park," you can pull one or both levers downward, and the levers remain in that parked position until someone pulls upward and releases them. I am a bit surprised that the moving parts work so smoothly. The total walker device is light yet turdy. This means that with brakes locked you could still push and the wheels would scoot. However, with someone sitting on the seat (or with other weight), the walker would be as difficult to move as a four-legged chair. Rue L. Cromwell Yes. At the bottom of each of the two handgrips is a lever.. It has a double braking function. As you are walking you may instantly squeeze the grips, pulling the levers upward for a quick stop. Or, if you wish to "park," you can pull one or both levers downward, and the levers remain in that parked position until someone pulls upward and releases them. I am a bit surprised that the moving parts work so smoothly. The total walker device is light yet turdy. This means that with brakes locked you could still push and the wheels would scoot. However, with someone sitting on the seat... » Read More Yes. At the bottom of each of the two handgrips is a lever.. It has a double braking function. As you are walking you may instantly squeeze the grips, pulling the levers upward for a quick stop. Or, if you wish to "park," you can pull one or both levers downward, and the levers remain in that parked position until someone pulls upward and releases them. I am a bit surprised that the moving parts work so smoothly. The total walker device is light yet turdy. This means that with brakes locked you could still push and the wheels would scoot. However, with someone sitting on the seat (or with other weight), the walker would be as difficult to move as a four-legged chair. Rue L. Cromwell « Show Less
1835868
Yes, the brakes can be locked just below the hand grips. This way the walker can be used for stability when rising form a chair to standing. Alos to use the seat on the walker.
2023747
Yes. You could switch them around if you want - they're closed systems and the levers have bilateral symmetry.
48695
Yes. On the Interior side there is a button to push that locks it and also a lever like any deadbolt has that can be turned by hand as well.
2170466
Yes, you can pedal backwards to break or use the hand brake, says so right in the description at the top.
2267565
The one we purchased did not lock and it was very disappointing. Seems a little dangerous to not be able to lock the brakes, turn around, and then sit without it rolling out from under you! Someone will need to be able to hold it steady while the patient sits down
351235
Yes, the hand brakes lock. Also, I like this rollator bcause it is sturdy but still lightweight and easy to get in and out of the car.
1538160
The hand brakes require very little effort to apply. In fact, they do not even have to be squeezed as the handles have large pad like configuration and can easily be just pushed down with the palm of ones hand. Releasing them is reversed by just pulling them up. Normally one would squeeze them but, again, they could be bumped up even with ones wrists. I hope this gives you the confidence to make the right decision.
622386
Yes, there are hand brakes on the handle bars on each side which you can use to slow down or you can lock each one and the back wheels lock.
1907648
Yes, just push the hand brake levers down until they click. As a side note the wheels are 5.5 inches, not 6 inches as advertised. No problem, the walker moves quite nicely. Breaks on mine are VERY good., no adjustment required.
465525
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. The rear wheels have a brake installed. It is operated by a hand lever that is on the right grip of the handlebar. IT DOES LOCK. To lock the brake, you apply the hand lever and, at the same time push the locking pin in and the lever locks. To unlock, simply squeeze the hand lever again and the spring loaded pin releases and the brake disengages.
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.
1106494
No, if you want it to stay in one place you must set the brake. That being said, not to offend, you do know that you can push the handles down and the brakes will hold themselves?
1907650
Yes. You can lock the rear wheels by pushing down the lower part of the handles.
1234491
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.
1831985
no there isn't a lock, but the front wheels do turn and that might keep it from rolling.
1134770
I think so. They could be set so they don't even have to be undone. I can just pull mine on and off without messing with the lock unless I really tighten them down.
1887914
Hand brakes and loxking brakes are independant. You only engage the handle brKes to stop not to go.