DIY stroller brake repair

Everyone knows that a stroller is necessary for daily walks in the fresh air with a small child. It is quite logical that the stroller is operated in an increased mode, which often leads to wear and tear of mechanisms and breakdowns. Failure of a stroller, even for several days, can be a serious problem for young parents. Therefore, the vehicle has to be repaired immediately and very well, if for this you do not have to contact the master, because many of the breakdowns of baby strollers can be easily eliminated with your own hands... In addition, it is important to pay attention to some of the nuances when choosing a stroller, as well as to follow the simple rules of operation and storage of the mechanism, so that the child's vehicle will last longer without causing problems.

To make the stroller last longer, first of all, even before starting operation, you need to read the instructions, and then follow the requirements specified by the manufacturer. It is important to remember that the maximum permissible load on the stroller should not exceed, on average, 20 kg (manufacturers indicate the maximum weight for which this or that model is designed). Otherwise, the vehicle's wheel hubs will gradually begin to loosen, which after some time can make the stroller unsafe for transporting a child in it.

To keep your favorite stroller looking as good as new for as long as possible, it is recommended to use a raincoat during bad weather (it will protect not only the child, but also the fabric parts of the stroller from possible stains). If the fabric is still wet, be sure to dry it. Compliance with this simple recommendation will avoid possible deformations of the fabric parts of the baby stroller.

Among the most common breakdowns of baby strollers are:

- failure of their system of depreciation;

- damage to wheel mountings, retaining rings, axles;

- wear of wheel tires and flaring of bushings (most often occur in cases of pumping the chamber, skewing of the stroller's supporting frame, very long-term use);

- breakdowns of the spring folding mechanisms;

- damage to the attachment of the fork, rear beam, crossbar;

- breakage of hinges and regulators, rocker handle mechanisms;

- abrasion and wear of the visor, foam rubber, leatherette on the handle;

- breakage of arches and ratchets of the visor;

- failure of brakes, bearings, cables and bushings.

If you systematically lower the stroller on the steps, and not on the "rails" of the ramp, the disc may fail, since the mechanism will be exposed to vibrations and uneven loads. Also, in this case, springs, bearings and bushings may suffer, axles, circlips and damping system deteriorate.

In the event of a breakdown of the folding mechanism, the manufacturer is most likely to blame. High-quality models of baby strollers have a reliable design (they can be used for up to 5 years).

In addition, the manufacturer can be blamed for malfunctions of the handle's rocker mechanism and its adjustment, breakage of the hinges. When choosing a baby stroller, without fail, you should check the reliability of all nodes.

One of the most fragile and prone to breakage elements of a stroller for newborns is handle height adjuster, since it is the handle that carries the most intense load when driving a child's vehicle. Hinges are the most frequently broken part of a stroller... This applies to both cheap and very expensive mechanisms.The cause of the breakdown can be a large weight of the mechanism or too aggressive use (for example, rocking a baby in a stroller). The quality, in this case, largely depends on the manufacturer and model of the stroller. If the part is made of low-grade materials (for example, low-quality plastic of the handle itself and screws), then troubles are not excluded.

The situation is aggravated during the cold season, as due to temperature differences, constant compression and expansion, plastic can become more fragile. That is why, experts recommend giving preference to models without hinges, choosing a stroller with one-piece handle tubes. If adjustment is necessary, then it is better to choose a stroller with the thickest hinges and it is desirable that they have metal pads on them. Strollers with sliding handles do not have such problems, but since the handle pipes are hollow, then if they bend and adjust them it will be extremely problematic.

There are many types and designs of stroller frames. The less plastic in the frame, the more reliable it is. Steel frames are more reliable compared to aluminum ones, and they weigh about the same! The most reliable, by right, are the cross-shaped frames (this design has been used for more than half a century). In the case of twin strollers, the cruciform frame is also relevant. The option with pipes sliding along each other is not so reliable, since with a slight bend it will already be problematic to assemble or disassemble the stroller. Other types of mechanisms with complex folding systems are not always reliable.

Wheel breakage

Tire problems appear more often, but fixing them is much easier than others.

Baby stroller wheel malfunctions:

This kind of breakdown is not a reason to get upset and buy a new stroller. The curved rim can be straightened out. But a safer option would be to replace the entire wheel to make the stroller more manageable.

The hub is most often erased due to the frequent removal of the wheels. You can find and buy a new one in stores where spare parts for wheelchairs are on sale (or order from a turner), and it will not be difficult to replace the bushing.

As for the wheel of the stroller, almost everyone can repair it (most men gained such experience in childhood, I train on bicycle wheels). Sometimes, a flat tire is simply enough to pump up with a pump.

If this does not help and the tire will still deflate, then you need to coat it with soapy foam or lower it into water to find the puncture site. Next, you need to take a rubber patch (you can buy it or cut it out of an unnecessary piece of rubber), clean it from dirt, degrease it (with acetone or gasoline) and the problem area, and then just glue it. After the glue has set, the place of damage must be warmed up. The tire can be continued to operate approximately 24 hours after the repair.

Sometimes it happens that the wheel rotates with difficulty, but not deflated. This may be due to insufficient lubrication in the bearings or simply accumulated dirt. In the first case, it is necessary to unscrew the wheel cap with a screwdriver and loosen the clutch that holds the bearings. After that, remove the wheel from the hub with light, precise blows. The bearings can be cleaned with aggressive grease, which removes contamination without problems. Next, you need to apply regular lubricant to them.

In the event that a wheel is broken and cannot be repaired, it must be replaced with a new one. Some models of strollers are supplied with spare wheels. If there is no spare wheel, then you can contact the sales point where the stroller was purchased (often they have the necessary spare parts on sale).

The stroller leads to the side

Sometimes it happens that the stroller starts to "lead" to the side. There are several reasons for this behavior in a child vehicle. The problem may appear due to uneven air pressure in the wheels.Or it may happen that the axles on which the wheels are attached are not parallel to each other. This problem can be identified by measuring the distance between the front and rear wheels on each side of the stroller. If the values ​​are different, the axes are not parallel. Owners of four-wheeled strollers are often found with such a marriage.

But even such a nuisance, in some cases, can be corrected by yourself. To begin with, you need to carefully examine the stroller in order to find out which of the axles (front or rear) is located less evenly relative to the stroller body. On the side of the stroller, where the distance between the wheels is less, it is necessary to unscrew the screw and nut connecting the front post with the frame on which the basket-net is mounted (almost every stroller has it). After that, it is necessary to find such a position of the front strut in which the axles of the wheels become parallel (when the distances between the front and rear wheels of the stroller both on the left and on the right side become the same). Next, mark the new position of the hole in the rack relative to the frame and drill it into the frame. After that, all that remains is to secure the A-pillar and frame in the new position with the screw and nut.

Many other parts of the stroller can be repaired in the same way. Damaged or broken metal elements are not difficult to weld or replace by choosing a tube of a suitable diameter. If a plastic part breaks down, you can restore it with epoxy glue and fiberglass (to be sure, it is better to apply several layers at once).

- it is necessary to regularly lubricate and clean the bushings and wheel axles (this will significantly extend their service life);

- in cases with pushchairs with sliding frames, after a walk, you need to wipe the movable tubes (otherwise they will scratch and can jam due to dirt trapped between them);

- do not use the stroller handle as a lever when overcoming obstacles, especially if the handle is adjustable;

- before operating a child's vehicle, carefully understand its structure, test its mechanisms. If you trust someone to take your baby for a walk in the stroller, tell us in detail the rules of use (it’s easier to show where to press and what to pull, than to repair the stroller later).

In conclusion, I would like to recommend, if possible, as scrupulously as possible to check the performance of all units and mechanisms of the baby stroller before purchasing. But if the defect has already manifested itself at home or a nuisance has occurred during operation, you do not need to be upset, since sometimes it is quite possible to fix the breakdown on your own, with a little effort.

The safety of the child must come first for parents and others. Therefore, a device such as a baby carriage should be operated only in full "combat" readiness. This means that certain malfunctions are unacceptable, such as a broken brake or a wheel lock.

How to figure out if you need repair or replacement of the brake system? The answer lies on the surface.

1. If you notice that after fixing the wheels, they unlocked after some time, and this problem repeats, there is every prerequisite for a malfunction of the brake system.
2. Sometimes the handle of the pressure mechanism fails. Very often, a steel bar is in a plastic casing, which can easily crack during intensive use. Such a nuisance can negatively affect the fixation of the wheels.
3. A visual inspection is often sufficient to identify the problem. Parts that are not visible (sewn into the frame) very rarely break down.

Baby carriages, with a careful attitude towards them, serve for a long time and are repeatedly transferred from one family to another. A small child has to walk regularly at all seasons in any weather, overcoming bumps on the roads and obstacles.From time to time, young parents do not always get their hands on the bearings in the wheels, therefore, due to wear on the wheel bushings, they break over time.

The stroller has a tight ride and when rolling it leads to the side. And if the retaining ring that holds the wheel breaks, then it constantly falls off the axis while driving and it becomes impossible to walk the child. Wheels and lock washers, as spare parts, can be bought new, but saving the family budget, you can repair it yourself.

To fit the wheels on the axles in wheelchairs, two types of bearings are used: sliding and rolling. Plain bearings are cheap, therefore they are often used. In rolling bearings, sliding occurs due to the rolling of the balls in the cage. These are expensive bearings and therefore will only be used in high quality branded wheelchair models.

With timely lubrication, rolling bearings serve practically until the entire structure of the stroller is worn out. In the event of a breakdown of such a bearing, it is easy to replace it with a new one. It is impossible to replace a worn-out sleeve bearing, usually the whole wheel is replaced. But if you wish, you can restore the sliding bearing with your own hands, which is demonstrated in the article by the example of the restoration of the wheels of the Korean children's stroller COZY.

The wheels on the axles in the stroller are usually secured with starlock washers or the like.

The lock washer and bearing are usually covered with a decorative cover, which, in addition to its aesthetic appearance, serves to protect the bearing from dirt and water entering it.

In order to remove the cover from the wheel, you need to squeeze the latches on the inside with a screwdriver blade, as shown in the photo. There are two of them in this wheel cover.

The stop on the axle turned out to be plastic, consisting of two parts. One is fixing, and the second is for securing the retainer. As the operation of the stroller has shown, plastic clips often break, before that they had to be noticed with metal ones on three wheels.

Before repairing wheels, thoroughly wash them from dirt and grease residues with a brush and detergent. Laundry soap or laundry detergent will work.

To completely remove dirt from the hole in the wheel and give its surface roughness, it is necessary to walk around its entire circumference with a round file. If there is no such file, then you can wrap a rod of a suitable diameter made of wood or other material with sandpaper, and thus process the surface.

Further, from a tube, the inner diameter of which will be freely put on the axle of the stroller, it is necessary to cut bushings with a length equal to the length of the hole in the wheel. A brass tube works best, but if you don't have one, you can use a steel tube. I made the bushings from the knee of a broken brass telescopic radio antenna, sawing it with a jigsaw with a metal file installed in it.

The bushings made on the axle of the stroller rotated easily. The gap did not exceed one millimeter.

For good adhesion of the surface of the bushings with epoxy resin, their surface was processed with a file with a large notch. To fix the sleeves during processing, they were held with round nose pliers.

The bearing bores in the wheels had high tapered wear. Therefore, the sleeves made of a thin-walled tube were not fixed when installed in them. If it is impossible to insert the bushing into the wheel hole due to the large thickness of its walls, the hole must be bored. If there is a soldering iron of sufficient power, then the hole can not be bored, but the bushing can be pressed in to heat it up to the melting point of the wheel's plastic.

The fixation of the bushings in the wheel bores was performed using thermoplastic silicone, which also excluded the epoxy resin from flowing out when it was poured. Silicone was applied by melting with a soldering iron from the side of the hole with the minimum diameter.

The gap between the hub and the wheel bore is best filled with epoxy using a medical syringe. It is necessary to apply the resin slowly so that it has time to displace the air from the gap and penetrate its entire depth.

The photo below shows what the wheel looks like after filling the gap between the hub and the wheel bore with epoxy. If, during application, a little glue gets into the inside of the sleeve, then it can be removed after curing with a file or sandpaper.

To increase the strength of the restored bearing after pouring epoxy resin, a flat metal washer was additionally installed in each wheel. All wheels have been repaired and in a day, when the resin is completely hardened, they can be installed on a stroller.

While repairing the wheels, it was discovered that one of them had a rubber tire spinning freely around its base. Obviously, due to the tight rotation of the bearing, the rubber ring rotated and, as a result, worn out from the inside. This defect was repaired by filling the resulting gap with silicone. It should be noted that silicone hardens in depth at a rate of about 2 mm per day. Therefore, with a large gap depth, it is necessary not to operate the stroller for a couple of days after the repair.

Since three of the four plastic wheel holders broke and were lost, we had to think in advance how to fix the wheels on the axles. It was decided to fix the twin wheels with studs, and the single one with a homemade split washer.

On one axis, the groove was absent, while on the other it was barely noticeable. Therefore, holes with a diameter of about 1.5 mm were drilled in the place where the groove passed in the axes.

Before putting each wheel on the axle, its inner bore and axle surface were abundantly coated with graphite grease. Low-speed plain bearings are usually lubricated with thick lubricants. Among them are Litol-24, Filol-3, LSC-15 and the like. Motorists are well aware of these lubricants.

To reduce wear on the side surfaces of the bearings and prevent dirt from entering them, metal flat washers were installed on all sides of the wheels. If a suitable size washer is not available, then you can mount the wheels without them.

After installing the wheel on the axle, it must be fixed with a stud. A postage carnation was used as a hairpin. To be able to insert a nail into the hole in the axle of the stroller, it had to be slightly bent with an arc.

Since the length of the nail was longer than required, part of it from the side of the head was bitten off using side cutters. This operation can also be performed before installing the nail on the axle. Instead of a nail, you can use steel wire or a piece from a large paper clip.

Further, the protruding ends of the nail from the axis must be bent at right angles in different directions with the help of pliers. One of the bends can also be done in advance. It remains only to replace the decorative cover. If the cover is lost, it will be necessary to lubricate the bearings more often.

The axles of the single wheels of the stroller had deep grooves and drilling holes in them could lead to a weakening of the axles. Therefore, it was decided to make the clips from an ordinary flat metal washer.

The washer was bored from the inside so that its width was about 2 mm and the diameter was equal to the diameter of the axle. To allow the washer to fit into the axle groove, a part a couple of millimeters wide was removed in it, as shown in the photo.

After applying grease to the axle and seating the wheel, the washer was also put on to the level of the groove. Then the washer was compressed with pliers until the ends closed, as in the photo.

Do-it-yourself repair of the wheels of a stroller has been successfully completed and you can go for a walk with your child. The installation of metal bushings in the bearings has greatly increased the service life of the wheels.The fact that it is time to lubricate them will be announced by the unpleasant creak that appears when the wheelchair is rolling.

According to the young mother, after the repair of the wheels, the stroller began to roll easily, straightforwardly and even better than when it was new.

The stroller is the first own transport in which the little owner will have to spend happy hours of walking. Therefore, as a rule, parents try to monitor the condition of the vehicle, eliminating the resulting breakdowns in time. However, as in any personal vehicle, in a baby stroller, after a certain period of operation, some parts wear out and some parts become loose. The increasing mileage has a corresponding effect on the condition and appearance of even expensive wheelchairs.

One of the most common problems that caring parents have to deal with is a broken rear brake of a baby stroller. The rear brake block, attached to the frame, loosens and, under the pressure of its own weight, falls onto the gears located on the wheels. The brake does not lock the rear wheels while driving, but a loose brake attachment signals a malfunction with a constant unpleasant tapping. Naturally, if the situation is not corrected, the brake will loosen more, and the protrusions of the brake block and gears on the wheels will wear off. What can we say about the unpleasant sound that will accompany every walk?

On some forums and thematic sites, I found messages in which women described the way out of this situation - in order not to spend money on repairs, the owners tie the falling brake with a rope or elastic band to the frame. What for? The problem can be solved quickly and easily.

Actually, there is nothing difficult in fixing the rear brake, especially if the manufacturer used screws and nuts when assembling the stroller - he tightened the order. It's another matter if rivets were used in the assembly. In this case, there are two options: drill or flare. The first process seems more troublesome, it is much easier to pull off the rivet. In order to do this carefully, you need to remove the rear wheels. I think that in the vast majority of cases you will not have to unscrew anything - the rear wheels of the stroller are removed with a slight movement of the hands. It is enough to press the button located on the outside in the center and pull the wheel towards you:

Many fathers are faced with the issue of removing wheels, and those who do not have deep engineering knowledge in the relevant field have to think hard. For example, I removed the rubber plugs and took out the pressure rings, which were screwed on with screws. Although, the metal button is probably felt through the plug:

On the axles of the rear wheels, rounded protrusions are visible, which are pressed inward at the moment the magic button is pressed:

After we removed the wheels, the rivet of interest to us became more accessible:

Carefully place the stroller on its side on the floor. The rivet needs to be in the horizontal plane. Since I had only removed the rear wheels, the frame would be on a flat floor at a slope - the rear wheels would be an obstacle that would roll the frame. You need to position the frame on some ledge - for example, on the threshold. You can also put something soft under the tormenting stroller to avoid scratches and scuffs.

From the outside, I put an ax under the rivet. We make a few light blows with a hammer on the rivet from above and check the functionality of the assembly. Special no effort needed, be careful:

Repairing the rear brake of a baby carriage takes no more than thirty minutes. I hope the material will be useful to parents who, like me, faced this problem.

It is difficult to fix a wheel, but it is quite possible!

In this article, I want to briefly share an experience that I did not plan to acquire at all.In any case, when I bought a Chicco stroller for my daughter, I was not going to become an expert on repairing her undercarriage - ideally, she had to roll back the due date and then either die on the balcony or leave as a charitable gift.

But after about five months of active use, one of the rear wheels fell off, literally remaining behind on the road. The problem was resolved quickly enough, and below I will describe how it was done.

A characteristic feature of the wheels of baby carriages from Chicco (maybe from other manufacturers as well - I will not undertake to argue) is that the wheels themselves are held on the axles by means of tapered plastic bushings that are inserted into the tapered wheel channels. This design provides a fairly smooth ride, but with a large "mileage" problems begin:

As a result of the wear of the hub, the wheel simply falls off the axle.

1. Dust will inevitably get into the gap between the hub and the channel in the wheel.
2. If you do not remove it (and it is very inconvenient to do it - below I will tell you why), it plays the role of an abrasive.
3. Over time, the inner bore diameter increases and the plastic sleeve wears off.

The bushings are stitching unevenly, so the wheels fall off one by one. But if the process has begun, then I would advise at least to sort out all the moving elements.

As a result, the diameter of the hub became less than the minimum diameter of the tapered channel, and the wheel simply slid off the axle, unsupported by anything. At the very least, we drove to the house, and then we had to repair it.

The photo shows that one of the bushings has worn out more.

In such a situation, there are three obvious solutions:

1. Contact the service center - not our option, since the stroller was bought from hands, albeit in perfect (externally) condition.
2. Buy new wheels - quite expensive, while we were promised to bring them "in a week or a little later." In general, not an option either.
3. Fix it yourself.

The decision was made, and therefore I proceeded to disassemble the wheelset:

1. The wheel itself did not have to be removed - it fell out anyway. But the bushing, requiring replacement or reinforcement, was fixed on the axle not with a nut, but with a lock washer of the "starlock" type - a rather reliable device, but capricious.

1. When trying to remove the washer, it instantly cracked - severe wear affected. It was not possible to find a similar one on sale, so I had to experiment (more on that below).
2. The structure was disassembled, after which both wheels were removed from it, and the cylindrical axle and both plastic bushings were removed.

After removing the washer, the structure was quickly disassembled

Since it was not possible to fix the wheel on the axle without a locking washer, it was necessary to resort to replacement.

Instead of an axle with a diameter of 6 mm, it was decided to install a long bolt of the corresponding diameter. The replacement was done like this:

1. Since there was a slightly longer bolt, I sawed off part of it using a metal saw. The replacement for the axle has been made slightly longer for ease of fixation.

1. I inserted a pair of washers into both wheels: their diameter made it possible to securely fix the entire system in the conical channel.

Wide washers will prevent the wheel from falling off

Putting the structure back

1. I put the second wheel with washers on the protruding axle and fixed it with a nut.
2. To prevent the nut from unscrewing when moving, I secured it with a grover and a lock nut.

Tighten the fasteners with a wrench while holding the head of the bolt on the other side. After that, I added a few drops of oil to the gap between the wheel channels and the washers.

Sea trials were successful!

The entire renovation, including planning, took me no more than 40 minutes. The best recommendation for this method is the fact that for about a month the stroller has been driving along what are called roads in our city and does not try to crumble!

It is impossible to go outside with a very small child for daily walks without a stroller.And for people who cannot move independently, such a vehicle becomes the only opportunity to visit certain places. So it turns out that both children's and wheelchairs are used very intensively. Ultimately, the mechanisms begin to wear out and break down quickly. The weakest in this regard can be called the wheels, the rear backrest and the folding system.

However, before looking for where you can fix the stroller, you should try to carry out the repair work yourself, especially since they do not always require a lot of tools, a lot of time and special knowledge. Most breakdowns are easily fixed at home. In addition, the knowledge of how to fix a baby stroller is simply necessary for residents of very small towns that do not have specialized workshops. The most common problem is a punctured or deflated wheel, which usually takes all the impact of uneven footpaths and sidewalks.

It is worth noting that tire problems are the easiest to fix. Absolutely every man who had a bicycle as a child knows how to fix a wheelchair wheel. You can pump it with air with an ordinary bicycle pump, if the tire will still be deflated, then the puncture is easiest to detect by smearing the tire with soapy foam. At the point where the air exits, it will begin to bubble. Further, the "affected" place can be sealed by preparing a rubber, pre-degreased, heated patch and glue. In the same way, the puncture site is defatted and warmed up, after which they stick together. The tire can be used again after 24 hours.

Many other parts of the stroller are also easily repaired. Broken metal elements can always be welded or replaced by choosing a tube of a suitable diameter. If a malfunction occurs in a plastic part, you can restore it with epoxy glue and fiberglass, applying several layers at once to be sure. Knowing all this, the question of how to fix the brake on a wheelchair can be answered with special problems. For this, the mechanism must be removed and disassembled. In the case of its fastening on rivets, you can use two options: find and buy a special riveter in the store, or, by drilling a through hole, attach the part with bolts. And all this is easy to do with your own hands.

Friends gave the stroller after 3 children, the wife's screeching was appropriate - like a used one, you don't need to buy a new and expensive stroller - like a firm and quality cost 45t.r. - I immediately figured that I could immediately buy a vaz 2109 for a child and let her drive around the yard so that my mother would not get tired of pushing a stroller))) yes yes even from Polish for the price of used Lada))

As a result, I decided to completely disassemble the stroller and see what's what - in short, I drove it to MOT to my room)

The result of the stroller is like new, time wasted for pleasure and 900r. on bearings, paint, soil, self-tapping screws - remnants from repairs.

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The most complete instruction on how to repair a brake in the Chicco Urban stroller. Complete analysis of the entire brake mechanism.

In this video, I show you how to get the brakes back on and how to fix the creaking problem in your stroller.

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Has anyone returned a stroller under warranty? The brake broke during the walk, it is still under warranty, we will take it back now, tell me, what do they usually do in such cases? Are they fixing it? Get your money back? Who faced?

What is a brake on a walk?

Marine, brake on wheels in a stroller)

everything is at the discretion of the store! may say "they broke it on purpose", then insist on an expert examination

Natalya, no, there is a normal man the owner, he will not say that. I'm just wondering - will he fix it, change the stroller or return the money?

Most likely they will return the money

Victoria, she will definitely not fix it. will replace, if there is anything, or refund the money. also at your request

Natalya, damn it, I liked the stroller so much, we took such a model then the last one

I have no idea what to do if the money is returned to us and there will be no such stroller ((

Victoria, they will either fix or replace new brakes for you ..

Victoria, you can probably get drunk

Usually they are repaired at the expense of the store, if there is no necessary spare part, they will return the money

Victoria, on wheels, brakes, the warranty does not apply, so if your frame is cracked, then yes; but hardly ...

Our spokes on our wheels burst, our wheels were simply replaced on the same day.
What do you mean, does not work?

demand or exchange for the same new or

we returned since I drove badly and the wheels were spinning tightly, they were looking for another one from them, they did not find it - they said that we would return the money then; a child without a stroller - it is unrealistic - a stroller is urgently needed - tell me - if they want to fix it or something - the child cannot be without a stroller - either give a new one or return the money -. on what child to ride while they decide to repair?.

Natalya, where did you find this? Our guarantee says that it does NOT work and the brakes are not included in this list

Victoria herself was in such a situation. You will be told also; it is easier for them to replace a broken part than to change your carriage for a new one, after a breakdown, no one will buy it from them

Natalya, we took the stroller, the seller said that they hadn't had such cases yet and that the owner would come and then call and say what to do.
And that they didn't do anything to you with the brake when it broke under your warranty?

Victoria, there is no guarantee for small details.

Natalya, if you are interested - we called today and they told us that the brake would be repaired - they would change the broken part)) without any problems at all.
Therefore, the next time, if anything, defend your rights, you were probably deceived when they did not want to repair the brake for you under warranty and said that the warranty does not apply to them.

she asks here.
only good.
not made of rust.

and it can be inserted without riveting.

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there are two of them, but they are interconnected by a rod.

It seems like nothing. At first, they did not go down to the end and did not fix the wheels well, then I found and took out a small rubber toy that the previous owners apparently pushed there so that the brake itself would not go down.

Yes, only this retainer, on each side, in total, only four tiny flexible plastic elements fix this entire structure in extreme positions.

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Everyone knows that a stroller is necessary for daily walks in the fresh air with a small child. It is quite logical that the stroller is operated in an increased mode, which often leads to wear and tear of mechanisms and breakdowns. Failure of a stroller, even for several days, can be a serious problem for young parents.Therefore, the vehicle has to be repaired immediately and very well, if for this you do not have to contact the master, because many of the breakdowns of baby strollers can be easily eliminated with your own hands... In addition, it is important to pay attention to some of the nuances when choosing a stroller, as well as to follow the simple rules of operation and storage of the mechanism, so that the child's vehicle will last longer without causing problems.

To make the stroller last longer, first of all, even before starting operation, you need to read the instructions, and then follow the requirements specified by the manufacturer. It is important to remember that the maximum permissible load on the stroller should not exceed, on average, 20 kg (manufacturers indicate the maximum weight for which this or that model is designed). Otherwise, the vehicle's wheel hubs will gradually begin to loosen, which after some time can make the stroller unsafe for transporting a child in it.

To keep your favorite stroller looking as good as new for as long as possible, it is recommended to use a raincoat during bad weather (it will protect not only the child, but also the fabric parts of the stroller from possible stains). If the fabric is still wet, be sure to dry it. Compliance with this simple recommendation will avoid possible deformations of the fabric parts of the baby stroller.

Among the most common breakdowns of baby strollers are:

- failure of their system of depreciation;

- damage to wheel mountings, retaining rings, axles;

- wear of wheel tires and flaring of bushings (most often occur in cases of pumping the chamber, skewing of the stroller's supporting frame, very long-term use);

- breakdowns of the spring folding mechanisms;

- damage to the attachment of the fork, rear beam, crossbar;

- breakage of hinges and regulators, rocker handle mechanisms;

- abrasion and wear of the visor, foam rubber, leatherette on the handle;

- breakage of arches and ratchets of the visor;

- failure of brakes, bearings, cables and bushings.

If you systematically lower the stroller on the steps, and not on the "rails" of the ramp, the disc may fail, since the mechanism will be exposed to vibrations and uneven loads. Also, in this case, springs, bearings and bushings may suffer, axles, circlips and damping system deteriorate.

In the event of a breakdown of the folding mechanism, the manufacturer is most likely to blame. High-quality models of baby strollers have a reliable design (they can be used for up to 5 years).

In addition, the manufacturer can be blamed for malfunctions of the handle's rocker mechanism and its adjustment, breakage of the hinges. When choosing a baby stroller, without fail, you should check the reliability of all nodes.

One of the most fragile and prone to breakage elements of a stroller for newborns is handle height adjuster, since it is the handle that carries the most intense load when driving a child's vehicle. Hinges are the most frequently broken part of a stroller... This applies to both cheap and very expensive mechanisms. The cause of the breakdown can be a large weight of the mechanism or too aggressive use (for example, rocking a baby in a stroller). The quality, in this case, largely depends on the manufacturer and model of the stroller. If the part is made of low-grade materials (for example, low-quality plastic of the handle itself and screws), then troubles are not excluded.

The situation is aggravated during the cold season, as due to temperature differences, constant compression and expansion, plastic can become more fragile. That is why, experts recommend giving preference to models without hinges, choosing a stroller with one-piece handle tubes.If adjustment is necessary, then it is better to choose a stroller with the thickest hinges and it is desirable that they have metal pads on them. Strollers with sliding handles do not have such problems, but since the handle pipes are hollow, then if they bend and adjust them it will be extremely problematic.

There are many types and designs of stroller frames. The less plastic in the frame, the more reliable it is. Steel frames are more reliable compared to aluminum ones, and they weigh about the same! The most reliable, by right, are the cross-shaped frames (this design has been used for more than half a century). In the case of twin strollers, the cruciform frame is also relevant. The option with pipes sliding along each other is not so reliable, since with a slight bend it will already be problematic to assemble or disassemble the stroller. Other types of mechanisms with complex folding systems are not always reliable.

Wheel breakage

Tire problems appear more often, but fixing them is much easier than others.

Baby stroller wheel malfunctions:

This kind of breakdown is not a reason to get upset and buy a new stroller. The curved rim can be straightened out. But a safer option would be to replace the entire wheel to make the stroller more manageable.

The hub is most often erased due to the frequent removal of the wheels. You can find and buy a new one in stores where spare parts for wheelchairs are on sale (or order from a turner), and it will not be difficult to replace the bushing.

As for the wheel of the stroller, almost everyone can repair it (most men gained such experience in childhood, I train on bicycle wheels). Sometimes, a flat tire is simply enough to pump up with a pump.

If this does not help and the tire will still deflate, then you need to coat it with soapy foam or lower it into water to find the puncture site. Next, you need to take a rubber patch (you can buy it or cut it out of an unnecessary piece of rubber), clean it from dirt, degrease it (with acetone or gasoline) and the problem area, and then just glue it. After the glue has set, the place of damage must be warmed up. The tire can be continued to operate approximately 24 hours after the repair.

Sometimes it happens that the wheel rotates with difficulty, but not deflated. This may be due to insufficient lubrication in the bearings or simply accumulated dirt. In the first case, it is necessary to unscrew the wheel cap with a screwdriver and loosen the clutch that holds the bearings. After that, remove the wheel from the hub with light, precise blows. The bearings can be cleaned with aggressive grease, which removes contamination without problems. Next, you need to apply regular lubricant to them.

In the event that a wheel is broken and cannot be repaired, it must be replaced with a new one. Some models of strollers are supplied with spare wheels. If there is no spare wheel, then you can contact the sales point where the stroller was purchased (often they have the necessary spare parts on sale).

The stroller leads to the side

Sometimes it happens that the stroller starts to "lead" to the side. There are several reasons for this behavior in a child vehicle. The problem may appear due to uneven air pressure in the wheels. Or it may happen that the axles on which the wheels are attached are not parallel to each other. This problem can be identified by measuring the distance between the front and rear wheels on each side of the stroller. If the values ​​are different, the axes are not parallel. Owners of four-wheeled strollers are often found with such a marriage.

But even such a nuisance, in some cases, can be corrected by yourself. To begin with, you need to carefully examine the stroller in order to find out which of the axles (front or rear) is located less evenly relative to the stroller body.On the side of the stroller, where the distance between the wheels is less, it is necessary to unscrew the screw and nut connecting the front post with the frame on which the basket-net is mounted (almost every stroller has it). After that, it is necessary to find such a position of the front strut in which the axles of the wheels become parallel (when the distances between the front and rear wheels of the stroller both on the left and on the right side become the same). Next, mark the new position of the hole in the rack relative to the frame and drill it into the frame. After that, all that remains is to secure the A-pillar and frame in the new position with the screw and nut.

Many other parts of the stroller can be repaired in the same way. Damaged or broken metal elements are not difficult to weld or replace by choosing a tube of a suitable diameter. If a plastic part breaks down, you can restore it with epoxy glue and fiberglass (to be sure, it is better to apply several layers at once).

- it is necessary to regularly lubricate and clean the bushings and wheel axles (this will significantly extend their service life);

- in cases with pushchairs with sliding frames, after a walk, you need to wipe the movable tubes (otherwise they will scratch and can jam due to dirt trapped between them);

- do not use the stroller handle as a lever when overcoming obstacles, especially if the handle is adjustable;

- before operating a child's vehicle, carefully understand its structure, test its mechanisms. If you trust someone to take your baby for a walk in the stroller, tell us in detail the rules of use (it’s easier to show where to press and what to pull, than to repair the stroller later).

In conclusion, I would like to recommend, if possible, as scrupulously as possible to check the performance of all units and mechanisms of the baby stroller before purchasing. But if the defect has already manifested itself at home or a nuisance has occurred during operation, you do not need to be upset, since sometimes it is quite possible to fix the breakdown on your own, with a little effort.