Brakes

Recomedic offers a wide selection of high quality wheelchair brakes. The manufacturer’s catalogue consists of push-to-lock brakes, scissor brakes, wheel hub brakes, and disc brakes.

Types of wheelchair brakes

Push-to-lock brakes

Push-to-lock brakes are the most common type of brakes used in manual wheelchairs. They work by a lever that is pulled or pushed to move a bar, which is then pressed against the tire and keeps it stationary.

Scissor brakes

Scissor brakes lock into place when the wheelchair user is stationary. They are attached to the frame of the wheelchair with a bar that holds the brake against the wheel. Once the brake is removed, it stays clear of the tire.

Wheel hub brakes

Wheel hub brakes have a concealed lever that locks the wheel via the wheel hub instead of the tire.

Disc brakes

Disc brakes lock wheels with just a slight touch. They can be applied independently, which means one wheel can still turn while the other remains locked.

Type of wheelchair brake parts

Recomedic also offers durable wheelchair brake parts, which can be used to eliminate possible faults, mainly:

• - brake handles,
• - brake line adjusting screws,
• - brake line duplicators,
• - brake clamps,
• - cable holders,
• - cable clamps.

What makes the Recomedic wheelchair brakes stand out?

Recomedic wheelchair brakes were made with the use of cutting-edge materials and advanced production methods. They are easy to use, yet safe and extremely effective. All wheelchair brakes and wheelchair brakes parts available in the Recomedic’s catalogue are exceptionally resilient, which makes them resistant to mechanical damages and extreme weather conditions.

The importance of high quality wheelchair brakes parts

Wheelchair brakes hold the wheelchair stationary and ensure it does not move unintentionally, which could potentially happen during a bus, tram or train ride. Their main objective is to keep the wheelchair user safe and prevent them from sustaining injuries. Only the high quality wheelchair brakes, manufactured with a substantial attention to details and the use of advanced production methods, can guarantee the safety of disabled people and offer them support they deserve.

See also:

wheelchair safety belts

wheelchair seat cushion

wheelchair anti-tippers