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Repair guides and support for medical walkers. A walker or walking frame is a mobility tool used for disabled people who need additional support to maintain their balance or stability while walking.

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My brake wires are frayed by my handle how can I fix it

Brake wires are coming out at the handle can that be fixed

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I would recommend replacing the brake wire that is frayed, which if you know what you're doing can be a cheap and easy fix. Otherwise, I would recommend taking it to a local shop that knows how to repair walkers, or a normal bike shop as bike brakes operate using a similar mechanism and the employees should be able to help you.

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How to fix my handle cable brake on my walker

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Hi delsea,

Your walker uses the same brake mechanism as the hand brakes on bicycles, so replacing the brake cable is exactly the same procedure. You just need a replacement cable to start with; as @fa1conx has suggested, a bicycle shop should have what you need. If there aren't any shops nearby, it's likely a well-stocked sports shop or hardware store may carry the cable.

Here's a wikiHow article on bicycle brakes that should give you everything you need to know about your walker's brakes.

6 Ways to Fix Brakes on a Bike - wikiHow

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