Walker Glide Brakes w/ 3-Inch Wheels, Fits 1-Inch Tubing, 300 lb, Pair

The Drive Medical Walker Glide Brakes combine smooth rolling mobility with reliable pressure-activated braking for wheeled walker users. The 3-inch wheels glide effortlessly across floors until the user applies weight to the hand grips, engaging the rubber tip brake for controlled, confident stopping. Sold as a pair, these glide brakes fit standard 1-inch diameter walker tubing and support up to 300 lbs.

Key Features

• Sold as 1 pair of glide brakes
• Designed for the back legs of a wheeled walker
• 3-inch wheels glide smoothly until weight is applied to hand grips
• Rubber tip brake activates automatically with downward pressure
• 8 inches of height adjustment for a custom fit
• Fits 1-inch diameter walker tubing
• Supports up to 300 lbs weight capacity

Specifications

• SKU: 1084A
• Brand: Drive Medical
• Wheel Size: 3 inches
• Fits Tubing: 1-inch diameter
• Height Adjustment: 8 inches
• Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
• Quantity: 1 pair
• Condition: New
• Country of Origin: China

Ideal For

These glide brakes are well suited for older adults and rehabilitation patients who use a wheeled walker and need a more controlled braking mechanism than standard tennis ball glides provide. Physical and occupational therapists frequently recommend pressure-activated glide brakes for patients recovering from hip or knee surgery who require a stable, predictable gait aid. Caregivers and home health aides will appreciate the tool-free height adjustment, making it easy to fit the brakes to different users or walker models. They are also a practical replacement option for worn or missing rear walker attachments in long-term care and assisted living settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size walker tubing do these glide brakes fit?
These glide brakes are designed to fit 1-inch diameter walker tubing, which is the most common size for standard wheeled walkers.

How does the braking mechanism work?
The 3-inch wheel rolls freely when the walker is in motion. When the user applies downward pressure to the hand grips — as they naturally do when bearing weight — the rubber tip engages the floor and acts as a brake, slowing or stopping movement.

Can the height be adjusted?
Yes. These glide brakes allow up to 8 inches of height adjustment so they can be properly fitted to the walker leg length and user height.

Are these sold as a pair?
Yes, each order includes one pair (2 glide brakes) intended for both rear legs of a wheeled walker.