Wheelchair Disc Brakes from ADI
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- In this video I discuss and demonstrate how the ADI Disc Brakes work on my TiLite ZR wheelchair. These brakes are independently operated (left and right) allowing the ability to steer the wheelchair and safely descend hills. Check out ADI Rides for more info.
That's awesome! It was on my list of inventions, but I guess someone beat me to it. I've only been in the chair 2 years, so I guess I still have a lot to learn.
Super cool i dont even have disks on my bike and i left the wheel chair recently so, super cool !
i never knew such a thing existed!! nice!!!! i must buy some!!! granted i use a power chair 80% of the time.. but im just thinking how much more effectively i could superman into a pool with these brakes!!!!
I had my chair shipped to Stealth and they put a whole new system on my chair. Once I got it balanced right, from some help from Chad at Stealth, it has worked as designed. My adjustments are rare and very small when I have to make tighten the brakes. Thank u to Stealth for helping me out.
Everybody gangsta till wheel chair boys adds real working breaks
This looks pretty solid👍
very interesting! nice Shelby shirt
Thanks for another excellent, informative video. Totally agree with your assessment! The weight is worth the benefit for keeping straight on sidewalks alone, dramatically more so if one wheels in even nominally hilly area. These are the only true brakes for wheelchairs, not just locks. I have the one-handed lever, which works well with more limited hand function and a service dog. Adjusting these brakes takes a bit of mechanical savvy and good hand function, or it can be done by a bicycle specialist (i.e., not pay through the nose to DME). I found it added only 0.5" to my chair width compared to previous setup with spacers. Also advise using ADI's Sun Fusion Wheels with splice built in to save bit of weight--they are good and rigid, and have black spokes and hub which look good. Brakes are very expensive, but can usually be justified for insurance to preserve hands for long-term use.
For comfortable hand rim that protects from cold, keeps from slipping in wet, and is proving very durable and no special maintenance, have you tried the Rib Grips? They are available at ribgrip dot com. Look very cool (black and colors), and feel more secure than any other rim I have tried.
First of all, I want to thank you for sharing your videos!! You do such a great job explaining things in detail and sharing your own tips and experiences to others. I'm curious about these disc brakes and noticed you only appeared to use them for about a year...and then stopped. I'm interested in them since my driveway is on a hill and the handrims are extremely hot in the summer months...also, the rain is a challenge too.
Excellent review and info. I shared to my FB and on my live broadcast today. Keep up the great work.
those are wonderful.
i have dees locks on one of my chairs. love them.
Great video - you do great work.
Great demo man. Pro tour wheelchair!
hope things are well!! more videos please!!!
You should make an update video from the additional time spent with this product.
Wow. Super neat! Not something I'd consider now, and I don't like the added width. But good to know about down the road!!
Wow, I've never seen those before.
I love this and want it (my main wheeler is TiLite ZR)
Plus I want to drop from 24 to 22” x2” wide wheels with Kenda all terrain tires.
(End result is same overall height as boney wheels/tires now).
Plus I want to get TiLite single side front caster forks put extension axle for 110mm NBS all terrain long board wheels
Mostly EVERYTHING I DO IS ROUGH HILLY GROUND.. so this is truly more necessary than my just wanting it…
Plus wheelers with this application are actually really cool looking. It starts getting that “bull dog” stance and sort of takes the fragility out of the picture.
And yes it’s going to add few pounds, and I’m good with that.
I’m guessing this is probably 2k plus ? But a Box Daily wheeler is 7000.00 so it’s worth it.
I want a BOX daily with suspension on my next wheeler but this one is still like new EXCEPT rear tires and front castors are trashed already from sharp gravel (that’s my issue a lot) plus it wears me out, I get stuck and grrr.
I cant find this on their website
I wrote an email hoping they will get back with me.
Thanks for sharing
Not many people do stuff like this (and put it on line)
I see them online but it never seems to get me the information I want to do this
I can do all this myself easy
Plus I can reset centre of gravity and all that.
I just need parts.
I think you have a good plan with the smaller knobby wheels/tires! Unfortunately, I think this assembled disc brake “kit” has been discontinued since I too recently searched for it. The chair in this vid was destroyed when I was struck by a car and I chose not to get a new set when the chair was replaced in 2018 since I had a newborn daughter and I was afraid as a young toddler, she would stick her fingers in them. I don’t think they are 100% necessary either but they were cool when I had them. That’s not to say you couldn’t fabricate something similar with bicycle parts but it would be custom and take some welding/machining skills to re-create. Good luck with whatever you decide and thanks for your message!!
@@ParalyzedLiving
Good grief…
I wasn’t expecting the story about someone hitting you in the wheelchair..
Apparently you survived, but if it destroyed the wheeler it couldn’t have been good.
I am so remote most the time the only way I’m going to get hurt is by my own stupidity.. and it happens unfortunately.😖
I recently fell out of my Jeep getting wheels in the Jeep… yeah I forgot seat belt. I fell right into the folded up wheelchair with no wheels on it…
It cost 3 stitches and some pride…
Lol. It’s one of those stories that has my stupidity and rushing written all over it.
I’m learning if I have to be in a hurry just be late or rearrange whatever is going on.
On the wheels/brakes thing.
TiLite was acquired by Permobil
It seems they are buying up a lot of the industry but not carrying over any after market parts? Or I haven’t found them yet.
I see the same kit on other brands including BOX (but information apparently isn’t given unless it’s for a BOX chair). 😖
It’s like a hidden segment of the small industry (and I’m sure that has a lot to do with it).
But I will figure it out even if I have to build it myself
(The spline thing is mainly the only part I haven’t found) and it might be part of the Spinargy hub? Not sure but am going to ask.
Thank you for showing the breaks with the smart drive! I was wondering how sensitive the breaks are? Like how hard you have to squeeze for a good response? I have very sensitive hands/arms (arthritis and chronic tendonitis), and just adjusting for slight camber and some light steering, on my first smart drive outing, has torn my hands/arms up so much I expect to take 2-3 weeks to recover. There aren't any power systems with joysticks that are available in the US that also fit my chair. I'm really trying to find solutions for the smart drive to work for me, despite my hand issues.
But I have no concept for how much squeezing action is needed for this break system. I know it's hard for you to describe since it's all subjective, but thought it was worth asking anyway. Thank you! 😊
So I guess you have a different chair now, but on this chair in the video, it looks you had Spinergy LX wheels. I just got a new set of those same wheels, but they need longer axles than what I currently have. Their wheel hubs are just a bit wider than “normal” wheel hubs. Do you happen to know what length axles are required for these?
How you made your wheelchair wider Mine is rubbing on my jeans. Also, please let me know.
Brian where did you find the back rest for your chair? Love the brakes just ordered them, for my smart drive set up!
I have been looking for these brakes for the past few years, after I seen a picture of the axel tube, discs and cable on eBay, but then couldn't find out anything else about them. I live in area where there is no support for ppl with SCI or neuro damage, or any other type of disability for that matter, but even the wheelchair distribution company we have to go through has no options, and their "seating specialists" have no knowledge of the different tech thats out there, unless its spoon fed to them by National Seating & Mobility. Sorry for the rant.....does anyone know where these cam be ordered from?
those are awesome. i use the dees locks. anout the same, just a different brand.
Thanks Dale! The only problem with D's locks is that they are only a wheel lock and don't provide actual deceleration. If you don't care about that tho it sounds like you have what works for you!
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, how are you? Those are awesome. I use the dees lock. About the same, just a different brand. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
I want this wheelchair
In the realm of wheelchairs it's pretty awesome and serves me well.
I purchased these from stealth and I'm having nothing but issues. The new lever they provided does not lock my brakes enough at all. The locking point is way too low for the chair to stay put. It moves almost as if there are no brakes. I'm trying to get this issue resolved. Being that these brakes cost me about $1300, they have been a nightmare. They no longer provide those handles you have, because they dont pull enough cable, but these new cheap plastic levers seems to be useless.
Is there a way to do the ADI brakes without making the wheelchair overall width wider? I have a Ti Lite ZRA with a 20” wide seat. Even with the push rims on the short throw my wheelchair is around 28” wide. This is pushing the limits of the ramp going in my van and the doors in my home. I like the idea of the ADI brakes, but can’t do it if it’s going to make my wheelchair any wider.
you should totally do motovlogs
@paralyzed living do you still use these disk brakes??? or do you still have them ??? im looking for for the kit but there no longer available care to sell yours??
Unfortunately I don’t. That chair got destroyed in an accident. Sad they no longer make these!
Would you mind going ahead and putting captions on your videos? I am Deaf and a wheelchair user and wuold love to be able to understand your vids. The automatic captions have a lot of mistakes in them, there is a place where you can correct the auto generated captions which is faster than captioning it from scratch. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Rachel! I have no idea how to caption vids though. I try to speak as clearly as possible so if you ever have questions I am happy to clarify! Just shoot me a message. :)
Yes, I am well aware that youtube has automatic captions and they usually are not accurate which is the case here as well. They are accurate until they aren't and then I can't understand anything.
Can these be user installed if they know how to work on their chair or do I need them installed by someone
Yes they can be user installed. Unfortunately I’m not sure these are still available. You can try reaching out to ADI aka Stealth Products to check though.
What happened to ADI Rides? I'm trying to contact them, but the toll free numbers are busy. And they didn't respond to the email.
Hey dear Sir how can I import this wheelchair?
I'm from Pakistan please help me.
How often do you have to adjust the calipers?
Hey Brian
What are the dimensions of your ADI BACK CUSHION ?
what is that little wheel you have on the center of your axel that looks like you are being propel
It's not a wheel. It's where he attach the SmartDrive unit. I have the same thing.
Just curious. How come you don't have/use handles on the sides of your chair? I'm a t5 and I couldn't live without mine. Not only do they give me a bit of "safety" feeling having something at my sides but they also give me more stability having something more to grab or lean on that my tires. They also make sitting more comfortable as it's easier to hold my self in place from falling over.
I had arm rests at first but ditched them because they were a pain and just another piece to take on/off the chair.
Thats what I was wondering as well. I was trying to remember if 1 is at the top or bottom. Im a T5/T6, and would never have been able to sit in my chair without usin the armrests to hold myself up. But thats also because they fused damn near from my hips to the base of my neck 2yrs after I was paralyzed, and in the proceeding 26urs, those rods in my spine have been pushing or pulling(?) my upper torso further and further out over my casters to the point that I can barely keep my self from tipping over without always having one hand or the other gripping thr arm rest.
Do you have any squeaking problems?
Do you know what insurances cover the brakes i was trying to get a set for my chair chair about a year ago and medicare didnt cover them back then
Not sure but Anthem covered them for me with proper documentation.
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, do you know what insurances cover the brakes. I was trying to get a set for my chair about a year ago and Medicare didn’t cover them back then. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
How can I get a wheelchair
How fast will it wear out the tread on your tires every time you apply even a little pressure
My tires to tend to wear out faster with using brakes. That's probably because I use them a lot though. Still, I think it's worth the added wear.
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, how fast will it wear out the tread on your tires every time you apply even a little pressure. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
Hi, I'm interested in those brakes. How could I buy them? regards
Contact adi.stealthproducts.com/
Always the price is ridiculous, how much would regular bike brakes cost yes plus a fancy camber tube and wheel inserts. Seems extremely expensive!
I don’t know man. That’s lot of gadget and gizmo to break, extra unnecessary weight, and I just can’t imagine taking your hands off the hand rims to be a good thing. Give batting gloves a whirl, boom, heat and friction are gone plus the exceptional grip and feel.
These are now discontinued :/
I know - I recently searched for them. Bummer! They were cool while they lasted. That chair unfortunately got destroyed in an accident. I didnt replace them though when I got a new chair since I had a baby at the time and was worried she’d accidentally lose a finger on them.😬
Hello, Brian.
My father has had received his baclofen pump and I was wondering if there's a way I can contact you, via e-mail or any other suitable platform. He's going through rough times at the moment and I'm really worried about him, and so is he about himself. If there's a way we could ask you a couple of questions, we would very much appreciate it.
Thank you,
Alex
Hi Alex! Feel free to send me a private message on CZcams. I'm happy to help.
What insurance do you have?
Anthem right now...that's about to change though and I'm a little afraid.
which back piece do you use?
It's called a ROHO JetStream Pro. It's made out of carbon fiber and is extremely light weight.
Great thanks
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, which back piece do you use? Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
Aren't you going to do more shirtless/poolside/semi-naked videos? I'm sorry - you and I are both married. But I'm remarkably shallow.
Oh, yeah, if I were in a wheelchair I'd be so pleased to have your videos - they're so informative. I feel like I'd know better what to do. Thanks for it. Have you ever considered teaching or doing instructional videos on other subjects?
Hey, I won't hold it against you! At least you own it! It's possible you might see more skin but I guess there has to be a reason for it...suggestions welcome! Glad you find the vids interesting! :)
When the weather is not so great how do you keep your car and clothes clean, when you're putting your chair in the car? Like when it's raining and everything's wet, muddy, or snowy? This will be my first year breaking down my chair and putting it in my car like you do and I don't want to ruin my clothes or get my car disgusting.
Sometimes, you just have to get dirty. It is helpful to keep a towel in the car to drape over your legs during transfers.
Paralyzed Living That's what I figured. Thank you.
Did you guys ever get pregnant! I hope so 💚 You seem so great
Not yet but we are still trying .:)
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, how are you? Did you guys ever bet pregnant! I hope so. You seem so great. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.