Improving inadequate brakes on junior backstage carts

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2014Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum

12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

Bending the brake arm downward in a vice while the wheel is removed can improve braking traction, though reassembly may require several attempts to position the on-off mechanism correctly.
Cleaning wheels with baking soda and vinegar, then applying white lithium grease to wheel and pivot bearings enhances brake performance.
Anti-slip tape applied to the metal brake surface increases friction between brake and tire.
Fully inflating tires may cause them to rub the brake in the unlocked position if the brake was adjusted before inflation; this can be corrected by repositioning the brake.
Bending the brake with vice grips while the wheel remains attached to the cart takes minimal time and works effectively, particularly if tires are at proper pressure.
Using a wheel chock placed between the brake and tire works as a temporary lock without modifying the cart.
A floor lock device from commercial suppliers provides a dedicated locking mechanism.
Screwing a large bolt into a threaded hole tapped into the cart's metal side wall allows locking by turning the bolt to contact the wheel wall, requiring minimal force.
PlastiDip coating on the brake can improve rubber-to-rubber friction, though it wears over time and requires reapplication.
A dedicated metal or wooden wheel wedge designed for carts is described as the easiest, least expensive, and most effective solution, costing around twenty-five dollars.

The brake-bending method requires disassembly and may need adjustment after reassembly.
PlastiDip coating requires periodic reapplication as it wears.
The effectiveness of anti-slip tape over long-term use remains uncertain.
Some solutions like the bolt method require bending over to engage, which may not suit all users.
Specific details about the wheel chock design and suppliers are incomplete.
It is unclear which solution works best for all cart models.