Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd
77 Leeson Dr Chatham, ON N7M 5T9 519-354-3070

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Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Chatham. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake...
Published on: May 13, 2018

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd 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: Jan 28, 2018

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: Brake Fluid Change Standards

Brake fluid is one of those maintenance items that’s easy for Chatham drivers to overlook.  For one, it doesn’t have to be replaced that often and when it should it’s often not ...
Published on: Sep 03, 2017

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 ...
Published on: Jul 16, 2016

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Chatham : making noise or a pulsation in t...
Published on: Apr 25, 2016

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: Trailer Wheel Bearings

Most Chatham 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: Nov 11, 2015