RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE
1270 Main Street East Hamilton, ON L8K 1A9 (905) 543-4244

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Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Hamilton. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brak...
Published on: May 10, 2020

RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE Automotive Tips: Brake Rotor Problems

Disc brakes are called disc brakes because of the big metal disc or rotor that spins with the wheel.  The brake pads rub against the rotor to slow the vehicle.  In technical terms, the motio...
Published on: Mar 03, 2019

RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE Automotive Tips: Brake Fluid Change Standards

Brake fluid is one of those maintenance items that’s easy for Hamilton drivers to overlook.  For one, it doesn’t have to be replaced that often and when it should it’s often not...
Published on: Jan 01, 2017

Anti-lock Brakes Has Video

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Oct 01, 2016

RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE Automotive Tips: Trailer Wheel Bearings

Most Hamilton drivers try to take real good care of their vehicles. But there is something that they may be overlooking: wheel bearings on their trailers. Whether it’s a small utility trailer or...
Published on: Jun 12, 2015