Cairns 45 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Hi. I have a 3-month old Lucey and I can't get the pole brakes to hold; one is more of a problem than the other. The quilt sandwich isn't that big to weigh much and the screw is as tight as I can make it. Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sewingpup 230 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Are you using an Allen wrench to tighten it? Has the Velcro padding on it come loose? I had some problems with that Velcro padding coming loose but then I learned I did not need to have that quilt pulled tight just enough to not have sagging and wrinkles....and I also learned to make sure that I loosened the brakes before I advanced the quilt. mine is a 2012 Lucey and i don't know if they have changed the brakes...you could also just call APQS Maybe posting a picture might help..... Lin I just checked the "parts" on the website and the "roller brake" for the Lucey does look a bit different than the ones I have....Looks like you need to hold the bolt on the bottom steady while you spin the handle to tighten it or loosen it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cairns 45 Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Hi. Yes, I'm using an Allen wrench. I did take your suggestion and checked the Velcro. It looks okay to me. I'll give APQS a call. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LibbyG 1,020 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 I have the same trouble with my Millenium. The brakes don't hold like I want them too. So I put a "gripper" between the rail and the break. It works like a charm. They are round rubbery circles, with holes throughout, used to open jar lids. anniemueller 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cairns 45 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 That sounds like a great alternative and accessible. I'll try it. Do you use anything to secure the gripper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bonnie in Ok 193 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I wrapped a peice of that rubber shelf liner around it and just used a painters tape to hold the rubber pad together on the outside of the brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cairns 45 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Ok. Sounds good. Thanks, all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anniemueller 332 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I have the same trouble with my Millenium. The brakes don't hold like I want them too. So I put a "gripper" between the rail and the break. It works like a charm. They are round rubbery circles, with holes throughout, used to open jar lids. What a great idea. I recently replaced the velcro on my brake, but don't expect it to last long. I'll use a rubber grip next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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