Drive® Nitro Slow Down Brake — Pair
The Drive® Nitro Slow Down Brake is an adjustable-resistance accessory designed for compatible Drive Nitro rollators. The pair mounts to the rear legs and applies controlled drag to the rear wheels, helping users manage forward speed and momentum while walking.
Verified OEM Reference: Drive identifies the product as Nitro Slow Down Brake, ENH, 1PR, 25/CS, item 10266-BRAKE ENH. It is supplied as one left/right pair and is listed as compatible with the Nitro Rollator. Drive's documentation does not list Nitro Sprint as compatible with this add-on; Sprint models use an integrated slow-down function.
10266-BRAKE ENH
Drive OEM item number for the enhanced Nitro Slow Down Brake.
Pair
Includes left and right slow-down brake assemblies.
Adjustable Tension
Resistance can be adjusted independently at each rear wheel.
Rear Legs
Mounts at the Nitro rear-leg brake mounts.
Why Choose the Drive® Nitro Slow Down Brake?
The Nitro Slow Down Brake is intended for users who need additional control over the rollator's forward movement. Adjustable resistance creates drag at the rear wheels, helping reduce excessive rolling speed and providing greater control on inclines or during gait training.
The slow-down brake is an accessory that works alongside the Nitro's normal braking system. It is not a substitute for the standard hand-operated brakes or parking brakes.
Key Features
- Drive® Nitro Slow Down Brake, ENH.
- Drive item number: 10266-BRAKE ENH.
- Supplied as 1 pair — left and right.
- Designed for compatible Drive Nitro rollators.
- Mounts to the rear legs at the brake-mount welds.
- Adjustable tension control allows the amount of drag to be customized.
- Provides continuous resistance while the rollator is moving.
- Helps control forward speed and momentum.
- Can provide additional speed control on inclines.
- Easy to install and remove when correctly matched to the Nitro frame.
- Accessory only; rollator is not included.
Benefits
- Helps reduce unwanted rollator acceleration.
- Provides additional control for users who find the rollator too fast.
- Adjustable resistance allows the setting to be tailored to the user and terrain.
- Dual left/right configuration provides balanced control across both rear wheels.
- Useful for compatible users who have difficulty safely controlling a conventional hand brake.
- OEM replacement helps restore the intended Nitro accessory configuration.
Common Applications
- Drive Nitro Rollator speed control.
- Walking on gentle inclines.
- Users needing additional passive rolling resistance.
- Gait-training applications when directed by an appropriate clinician.
- Replacement of worn or damaged slow-down brake assemblies.
- Home-care, rehabilitation and community mobility.
Compatibility
| Model / Configuration |
Status |
Notes |
| Nitro Rollator |
Compatible |
Drive-listed application |
| Nitro HD |
Drive lists accessory |
Verify exact frame before installation |
| Nitro Sprint |
Do not assume compatible |
Sprint has an integrated slow-down function |
Drive's current accessory page explicitly lists compatibility with the Nitro Rollator. Because Nitro variants use different brake systems, verify the exact model before ordering.
How the Slow Down Brake Works
The brake assemblies attach to the rear-leg brake mounts and use an adjustment knob to increase or decrease contact pressure against the rear wheels. Increasing the setting increases rolling resistance; decreasing it reduces resistance.
The left and right brakes should be adjusted so the rollator tracks evenly. After adjustment, the rollator should still move under normal walking force while providing the desired additional resistance.
Usage and Safety Information
Have an appropriate healthcare professional help determine the correct amount of resistance when the user has difficulty safely controlling the rollator. Excessive resistance can make the rollator difficult to move and may affect gait.
Install the left brake on the left rear leg and the right brake on the right rear leg from the user's walking position. Secure the clamps at the rear-leg brake mounts using the correct hardware.
Adjust resistance gradually and test the rollator on a flat surface before using it on an incline. Make matching adjustments to both sides so the rollator remains balanced.
The slow-down brake is not a substitute for the normal hand or parking brakes. Use the standard brakes when deliberately stopping or securing the rollator.
Inspect the brake assemblies, adjustment knobs, mounting hardware and rear tires regularly. Do not use the rollator if a brake is loose, damaged or applying uneven pressure.
Product and Ordering Information
This listing covers the Drive® Nitro Slow Down Brake, Enhanced, supplied as a pair.
- Brand: Drive® Medical.
- Product: Nitro Slow Down Brake, ENH.
- Item number: 10266-BRAKE ENH.
- Package: 1 pair / left and right.
- Primary application: Drive Nitro Rollator.
- Mounting: Rear legs.
- Function: Adjustable rolling resistance.
- Purpose: Additional speed and momentum control.
- Rollator not included.
- Confirm exact Nitro model before ordering.
Important: The correct Drive reference is 10266-BRAKE ENH. It is supplied as a left/right pair for compatible Nitro rollators. Do not confuse this add-on with the integrated slow-down system used on Nitro Sprint models.
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