Medline MDS86825DLX3, User Manual

MDS86825DLX3/4 (GPI171)

Revised (A): 11/26/12

Adjustment of Brakes:

(There are 2 adjustments for each brake — one at the handle and one at the brake)

When adjusting the brakes on the rolling walker, keep in mind if you adjust it too far one 

way or the other, the lock will not function properly. Please test thoroughly and tighten all 

parts completely prior to using rolling walker.

1. 

  At the top of the rolling walker, find the adjustment nut which is located where the 

cable goes into the brake handle. This part is usually silver.

  •  If the brake is too tight, at the handles of the rolling 

walker, check to see if there is a gap between the 

adjustment nut and thumb screw. If there is, turn the 

adjustament nut counter-clockwise until it is flush up 

against the thumbscrew (You may need pliers to get 

started). Then rotate both together clockwise until it is 

tight against the handle... this should loosen the brake. 

If there is no gap and it is already tight against the 

handle, no further adjustment can be made. 

(Refer to 

Step 3 at right.)

  •  If the brake is too loose (not locking), standing at the handles of the rolling walker, 

turn the adjustment nut and thumbscrew counter-clockwise (You may need pliers 

to get started). The thumbscrew and adjustment nut will push away from the handle 

and this will tighten the brake. Once the brake is adjusted properly, rotate just the 

adjustment nut clockwise until snug against the handle. There should now be a gap 

between the adjustment nut and the thumbscrew.

2.

   At the bottom of the rolling walker, find the adjustment nut similar to the one located 

at the top. Hold the brake pad against the wheel. This will take the tension off of the 

cable.

  •  If the brake is too tight, check to see if there is a 

gap between the adjustment nut and thumb screw. 

If there is, pull up on the cable, and looking at the 

adjustment nut from the top, turn the adjustment nut 

counter-clockwise, screwing the adjustment nut to 

the thumb screw. Adjust to correct tension. If there 

is no gap, no further adjustment can be made here. 

(Refer to Step 3 at right.)

  •  If the brake is too loose (not locking), pull up on the 

cable, then, looking at the adjustment nut from the 

top, turn the adjustment nut clockwise, screwing the 

adjustment nut to the bracket. There will now be a 

gap between the thumbscrew and the adjustment 

nut. Adjust to correct tension.

Adjustment Nut

Thumbscrew

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