Push Down Brake
Push Down Brake
The Push Down Brake allows people to manage acceleration and braking using just their hands. It can be installed in cars with automatic, progressive transmission, and power-assisted steering.
This hand control consists of a downwards push brake lever which operates by pushing the lever down towards the floor of the vehicle to control braking. This action can be seen in the demonstrative video linked below which features the Push Down brake being used alongside the K5 Ring Accelerator.
Fitted via a mechanical linkage to the brake pedal, this lever does not affect the airbag, does not limit access to the standard driving controls of the vehicle meaning that nominated drivers are still able to use the original car controls.
This brake lever is also available with 3 additional functions. A 50% acceleration limiter, Hill Hold, and Horn. They are often Paired with the K5 ring accelerator and the K0 ring accelerator.
Additional Features
Every installation for an Electronic Accelerator comes complete with a Motor Reduction Button which reduces the accelerator power by 50%. The operation of this can be integrated into the lever of this push down brake. This helps reduce any stress in built up traffic, or when parking. It can also help whilst the user is first learning to use the adaptation by acting as a 'Limiter'.
A Brake Safety Switch is featured in the installation of the Brake Lever, or retro-fitted to the original pedal. Upon activation of this switch the Electronic Accelerator is automatically deactivated allowing you to safely perform an emergency stop should the occasion arise. To regain acceleration simply release the brake and accelerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers to the questions we most regularly get asked. See our FAQs page for more or contact us team for anything more specific.
These Push Brake hand controls are designed to operate in an intuitive manner. Simply push the lever towards the front of the vehicle/dashboard to brake. You can watch our demonstrative video linked above to see this in action.
Prices for the Push Brake hand controls can vary depending on the vehicle.. Through the Motability Scheme these controls are also subsidised. To quickly get an accurate price please contact us on 01332 863742.
This is one of the most common questions we get asked here at Des Gosling Mobility, and the easiest way to find out is to simply contact us and ask. Our staff are familiar with all of our various hand controls, and can usually give you an answer straight away.
Almost all driving adaptations allow someone else to drive the car as usual. Depending on the adaptation, they can either be folded away, turned off, or partially removed using a quick release mechanism. In some cases, nothing needs to be done at all. To check what needs to be done for your particular adaptation get in touch with our team.
The Motability Scheme provides an affordable, worry-free way for people with disabilities to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair in exchange for their mobility allowance. Des Gosling Mobility are proud to be a Motability Accredited Company which means we are fully licensed to fit vehicles with all manner of adaptations. The Scheme is operated by Motability Operations Ltd, under contract to Motability, a registered Charity.
