imaward 1 Report post Posted February 20 Tell me everything I should know about the "Roller Brake"... Do I need to Unlock it to roll the quilt.... Why is the velcro getting "goopy" and coming undone inside the bent part of the metal??? Is it because I'm not Unlocking it to roll the quilt... I know there are no stupid questions - but I feel like this is one... Sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon Deming 142 Report post Posted February 20 The purpose of the brake is to keep the roller from moving, so be sure to release the brake before you advance or "rewind" your quilt. You should have received an angled "Allen" wrench with your APQS machine. You may find that over time, the brake handle doesn't hold the rollers as firmly as it once did. The angled wrench is used to set the handle in a position that will enable it to hold firmly. If you purchased a used machine, you may or may not have the instructions for this, but you can find info with a quick forum or google search. And you are correct, there are NO stupid questions. We ALL had to learn about the brake! Be blessed as you fall in love with longarm quilting! 2 imaward and dianne31331 reacted to this Quote Sharon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sewingpup 230 Report post Posted February 21 Yep as Sharon says. You need to release it to advance or roll the quilt. I did some adjusting of mine at first without loosening the brake....yikes....what a mess.....the Velcro did move out of place leaving a goopy mess.....I cleaned it with rubbing alcohol I believe...it took a while....then ended up applying a new valcro strip.....good news though....I haven't had to replace it for several years.....I have had to take my Allen wrench and tighten the handle a few times though.....I bought one of those multi sized allen wrenchs that had the same size in it.....I like it better because you have a bigger handle to use when tightening..... 2 dianne31331 and imaward reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kueser 55 Report post Posted February 22 I ended up taking off the Velcro after several years of fighting the mess. Works just as well. 1 imaward reacted to this Quote Cee K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gator 469 Report post Posted February 24 IMAWARD, what year and model is your machine? Just asking because the older machines have a wooden brake and the new ones have a metal one. The info above is good advice. 1 imaward reacted to this Quote ConniePort Huron, MI 48060APQS Sales Rep and EducatorMillennium with Intelliquilter (IQ)"Be a good listener, your ears will never get you in trouble" Frank Tygrsewsweetgator@aol.comhttp://www.yoursite.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
