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Canadian Tire Orillia

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Here at Greg The Mechanic we shop at Canadian Tire Orillia all the time when we need tools Canadian tire has a great selection! When we need a new TV the electronics department. has just what we want . In the Automotive

nice old nova

 

area we always find motor oil on sale or anti-freeze at a great price and because we buy our gas at the Canadian Tire Gas Bar we get Canadian tire money to use in the Kitchen & Bath department for shop supplies  or for something for my Backyard.

In the sports & rec department I find my hockey sticks and tape for my mans league hockey all the guys get there tape from Canadian Tire and if house & home didn’t have the green products  I like I would know what to do. In all we use Canadian Tire all the time and are happy to have such a Great Canadian Store here in Orillia. All your automotive needs are met at Canadian Tire Even for your old Nova or your new Ford they have your products at a great price.

 

Machining Brake Rotors

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

We are asked all the time “is it worth machining my old brake rotors” our answer to this is yes!

Machining a brake rotor

In Orillia we machine brake rotors all the time on our FMC  brake lathe we turn your rotors and save you money. When you own a full size truck like a Ford f150 or a 1500 series GMC or maybe a newer car with a pulsation  and the rotors cost over a $100.00 or more why not spend $60.00 or so on pads $50.00 on machining $60.00 labour  total $170…$200   on a front brake job and knowing it’s going to last 30 to 50 thousand kms only because this is the second time round for those poor brake rotors and  brake calipers!

Some of the newer SUV for example a Dodge Journey the Brakes are only lasting for 40 or 50 thousand kms anyway and if you pulling a pop up trailer or something that number can be even lower. Here at Greg the Mechanic we have a good idea of what our customers would like us to do for them. We can save you some money and keep you safe!

The Mobile Mechanic

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

The Mobile Mechanic

hard at work

Yes Greg The Mechanic was The Mobile Mechanic working from his truck in Orillia driving from house to house fixing cars and trucks . From his home at 5778 Rama rd Greg would Answer calls from the the same Phone number he has today 705-329-1930 than he went to the customers house inspected the car ordered the parts and did the repair all from his truck that was loaded with tools a compressor and jacks.

After a few years of this Greg built a large following and soon realized he needed a shop. The first shop Greg worked out of was on the corner of Atherly and Forest In Orillia, just down from Tim Hortons and the Beer Store  for two years  Greg work  in the area and met lots of great folks, from there he went to the house on Rama rd and worked there for two years and is now at the currant location of Greg The Mechanic 3  Royce Ave unit #20 in Orillia.

We now have a great shop with two hoists , two tire machines to install and balance your new tires or old tires even an old school brake lathe to clean up those one year old rotors and install new pads .

A  small list of things we do.

•Tires when they are worn out and need to be replaced

     •Tires repairs,    Tire sales

•Tires on line,    Discount tires

     •Tire prices,    Used tires

     •Winter tires,    Summer tires

We can help you buy new tires or used tires we can help you buy new rims or used rims

   

     •Brakes,  when they Squeak

Brake pads, Brake rotors, ATE brake rotors

     Brake rotor replacement, Rear brake calipers

Brake caliper prices , Brake rotor machining

 

 

Service The Rear Brakes Get a Better Brake Pedal

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Rear drum brakes need servicing once a year or so to keep your brake system at its best.

Dust builds up and causes squeeks rust grows on the brake drums  and scrapes the backing plate causing nasty noises no one wants.

At Greg The Mechanic we service so many rear brakes we made a video about it and put it up on our brake page .  

     This video shows us cleaning and servicing the rear brakes of a big truck , with rear brakes, this video applies to drum brakes for cars or trucks and works for most vechiles so check it out and have better brakes .

One of the most important we do in this video is grind of the big ridge that builds up on the outside of the brake drum.