Brakes
Brake Adjustment
Colours wheelchairs are available with two different styles of
brakes. The basic adjustment is the same for both styles. The
brake position depends on the location of your rear axle, there-
fore it is important that you adjust your brakes after you have
determined the rear axle position.
This is how you adjust your brakes:
1. Loosen the screws that secure the brake clamp to the
frame tube.
2. When the clamp moves freely on the tube, slide the brake
forward (to loosen the brakes) or backward (to tighten
the brakes).
3. When the brake is fully engaged it should compress the
tire approximately 5-7 millimeters.
Every time the rear wheels are moved to a different
position, you need to adjust your brakes.
The brakes need to be adjusted periodically depending on
tire wear and the type of tire installed. Keep in mind that
correct tire pressure is necessary in order for your brakes
to work properly.
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Quick Releases
A Great Convenience
All Colours wheelchairs are equipped with quick release axles for both front and rear
wheels. Removal of the rear wheels and casters are accomplished with the push of a
button, which adds to the flexibility and convenience of the product. Some people
use different wheel styles depending on the application, and in these cases it is quick
and easy to change from one set of wheels to the other, including casters.
To remove or adjust the wheels and casters:
1. Push the quick release button.
2. While holding the quick release button in, pull the axle out of the axle re-
ceiver.
3. Using a wrench, use half turns to adjust the bolt on the axle plate to the de-
sired setting.
4. Tighten the bolt and reinstall the wheel.
To install the wheels and casters:
1. Hold the quick release button in as you guide the axle into the axle receiver.
2. Make sure the quick release button pops back out to its locked position.
Make sure the quick release button pops back out in its locked position every
time you install a wheel or caster. Failing to do so may cause the wheel or
caster to come off during the use of the chair. Inspect the axle after in-
stalling the wheel to verify that the release pins at the end of the axle are
out and that the axle is locked into place.
Standard on your Colours is a new large quick
release button for the rear wheels. This new
design feature helps keep the hub clean and
it’s easier to push.
THE QUICK RE-
LEASE BUTTON
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