I have a walker with hand brakes. they are very simple and easy to use. In fact going down a grade I can brake just with a clasping the handel of the walker. There is a nylon strap that is attached just under where you hold your hands and goes down to a metal arm that is pushed against the wheel. very easy to brake and very easy to take brake off. Mine also has a seat on that flips up and it has a basket, Bud Harrington [log in to unmask] At 09:22 PM 2/24/98 EST, you wrote: >Does anyone use a walker that has hand brakes? I understand they are different >from the "regular square" walkers. > >Thanks > >Bonnie >