Recognised by continued customer confidence and repeated best business awards, Harden Bearings & Hardware (MVRL42369) provides expert car advice and the very best automotive services to the Harden Community.

Planning a long drive? Or even a short one for that matter? Now's the time to book in to have your car serviced at Harden Bearings & Hardware. A simple oil and filter change can make a huge difference to the efficiency of your drive. While we're at it, our mechanics also complete a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report on your car, to make sure it's in the best shape it can be!

If it's Automotive, Industrial, Building or Handyman related, Harden Bearings & Hardware got it covered. We are your local Hardware & Building Traders (HBT) Dealer and Repco Authorised Service centre, with a mobile Hydraulic Hose repair service.

We are also a stockist of Taskmaster Hardware, Hydraulink Fluid Connections and Castrol in NSW. From old fashioned service to modern day solutions - one call gets it all.

Our specialised car services include: Brake & Clutch, Engine Recon, Mobile Repairs, Truck Repairs, Roadworthy Certificates (RWC).

As our name shows Harden Bearings & Hardware also stock and supply a wide range of industrial products. While we provide Bearings & Hardware for various industries, we also stock hydraulics and their various components plus hydraulic hose repairs. Our range of building supplies range caters for both tradesmen and home improvement enthusiasts.

Our mechanics can pick up and deliver your car back to you when the repairs are done. Out of hours car sevicing is available upon appointment.

For years Harden Bearings & Hardware has been providing the very best in automotive services and expert car advice to the Harden Community. Because of our ‘serving the community' mentality, we will do everything possible to help with any issues that arise with all car makes and models, including fleet vehicles, four wheel drives, diesel repairs and trucks. Our fully qualified log book service further ensures that your vehicle is in safe hands.

See Harden Bearings & Hardware for your next car service, hardware supplies and building equipment. We stock a full range of hardware items, providing the very best in automotive services and advice and our range of hardware and building supplies caters for both the tradesmen and home improvement enthusiast. We also stock a wide range of bearings and industrial products, as well as the mobile hydraulic hose repair service.

Because of our ‘serving the community' mentality, Harden mechanics will do everything possible to help with any issues on all car makes and models, including fleet vehicles, four wheel drives, diesel repairs and trucks.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre our belief is that we are more than just your local mechanic, we are committed to high quality workmanship that ensures the best in automotive care and advice. We pride ourselves on these attributes and believe it is our duty to make sure Harden Bearings & Hardware mechanics are kept up to date with modern vehicle repair methods and technologies. For this reason we are avid members and contributors to the Repco Auto Tech training program.

Mayor Chris Manchester, left, and Anne Muir of NSW Dept of Trade & Investment, right, presented Brenden, Ken and Maryanne McKay of Harden Bearings & Hardware with the "Most Community Oriented Business" award at the 2011 Harden Murrumburrah Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual business awards. Improving on the service, in 2012 Harden Bearings & Hardware repeated the success with a current "Most Community Oriented Business" award and an "Employee of the Year" award for Stephen Rowan.

Enjoying the status of local favorite community building centre, Harden Bearings & Hardware received the "Most Community Oriented Business" in 2012 Harden Murrumburrah Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual business awards, repeating the success from previous year.

After eleven years in business, in 2006, Harden Bearing Service relocated to Harden after the McKay family purchased Murrumburrah Rural Supplies. Located just up from the train station on Station street, the 2 businesses became known as Harden Bearings & Hardware.

Investing back into local community, Harden Bearings & Hardware are an important center of local business activity. We also sponsor quite a lot of local events and organisations, including the local Rotary Club, Harden Bowls Club and Under 8 Harden Bearings & Hardware soccer team.

 For all your car servicing, hardware, bearings and hydraulic needs come and see the team at Harden Bearings & Hardware or book online today!

Harden Bearings & Hardware take great pride in providing a high level of customer service and quality workmanship (MVRL42369)

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Harden

When dealing with brake systems, you should never leave checking them until brake repairs are unavoidable.

Routine observation as part of our 65 point vehicle report, which is performed with every full car service overseen at Harden Bearings & Hardware, are vital to confim your car's braking system is functioning well. Our qualified service staff can be relied on to advise you if they detect that repair or service of the car's brake system is needed to avoid it translating to a more significant issue.

Brake services we deliver at Harden Bearings & Hardware include:

Brake Disc/Rotor And Drum Machining or Resurfacing

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If you notice any signs a car's braking system may be in need of service or repairs you can book online and have your vehicle's brakes checked from our Harden service centre today.

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Brake Service, Repairs and Testing in Harden

Brake service, repair and testing in Harden

Brake fluid plays a crucial role in the safety of your vehicle by transferring the pressure you apply to the brake pedal to the actual brakes. Without it, your brakes simply wouldn’t function, and as everyone knows, a car without brakes is incredibly dangerous. Even slightly compromised brakes can pose a serious risk.

Brake fluid has a tendency to absorb moisture over time, which can compromise its effectiveness. Brake systems generate high temperatures, and brake fluid is specifically designed to have a high boiling point to prevent it from evaporating. However, when too much moisture builds up, the boiling point is lowered, making the fluid more prone to boiling under heat. This can lead to reduced brake fluid levels, ultimately affecting your vehicle’s braking performance and increasing stopping distances.

Why Is Brake Fluid Replacement Necessary?

In addition to reducing effectiveness, moisture-contaminated brake fluid can lead to corrosion within the braking system. Over time, this can damage components such as the callipers, wheel cylinders, and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Regular replacement helps to extend the lifespan of these parts and maintain optimal braking performance.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it actively absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment, even through microscopic openings in the brake system. This is why regular maintenance is essential to ensure safety.

Your vehicle’s manufacturer will specify how often the brake fluid should be replaced—typically outlined in the logbook service schedule. At Harden Bearings & Hardware, we recommend replacing it every two years as a general guideline. However, it’s equally important to have it checked during each routine service. A professional mechanic can assess the moisture content in the fluid and check for any leaks or other signs of wear that might require earlier attention.

How Often Should Brake Fluid Be Replaced?

Yes, at Harden Bearings & Hardware, we provide a comprehensive 65-point vehicle inspection upon request with every full service. This includes a detailed review of your brake fluid, master cylinder, front and rear discs and pads, callipers, cylinders, and more. Our expert mechanics will assess the condition of your braking system and notify you if the brake fluid needs replacing or if any additional brake system repairs or maintenance are required. Regular checks can catch problems early, ensuring your safety on the road.

Maintaining your brake fluid is an essential part of car ownership, and neglecting it could lead to costly repairs or, worse, compromised safety. If you’re due for a brake fluid replacement or simply want peace of mind, book a service with Harden Bearings & Hardware in Harden. Our team will make sure your braking system is in top condition, so you can drive with confidence.

Learn why brake fluid is essential for your vehicle’s safety, how it works, and why regular maintenance by Harden Bearings & Hardware is crucial for optimal braking performance and to prevent costly repairs.

Brake Fluid: What It Is and Why It Matters

Brake Fluid: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

Do you drive an Automatic vehicle? Then you might not even be aware that there is a clutch in your vehicle. Without it, the gears in your car will not change.

Harden Bearings & Hardware in Harden know all about repairing and servicing these systems including clutches, cables and fluids. Learn more below.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation. Your engine is what causes your wheels to spin, but what happens when your car needs to stop? The engine shouldn't stop spinning but the wheels need to. It's the clutch that allows this to happen. The clutch allows the transfer of power from the engine to the wheels to be interrupted while a gear is being changed or while the car is stationary and the engine continues to run.

Some vehicles have hydraulic clutches - when you press the clutch pedal, the clutch fluid moves the pressure from the pedal through to the clutch and disengages the power transmission. Leaking clutch fluid can cause all kinds of problem in your vehicle so it is very important to monitor it regularly. At Harden Bearings & Hardware in Harden we check your clutch fluid, hydraulic system or clutch cables for you in the course of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection - which you can request as part of every car service.


You should have your clutch inspected if:

What signs to look for if your clutch is not performing

You notice a burnt ‘toast' or ‘burning rubber' smell in your car, or smoke from under vehicle

Your vehicle is slipping out of gear for no reason

Your clutch is not disengaging fully, or your clutch is sticking or shuddering

If your clutch is showing any of the problems above - it could mean any number of faults. Clutch problems are difficult to diagnose by symptoms alone because many issues cause the same symptoms, depending on the vehicle and type of engine. The best way to deal with clutch shuddering, slipping or noise is contact your local mechanics at Harden Bearings & Hardware today.

We can perform clutch diagnostics, service and repairs on most makes and models right here in our Harden workshop.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation.

Grinding Gears? - It could be your Clutch Fluid

When it comes to brakes, you should never wait until brake repairs are necessary.  

Proper testing and routine checkups, such as our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection which we provide with all full car services, are important to ensure your vehicle's brake system is in top condition. Our expert team of technicians will be happy to advise you when they suspect that service or repair of your brake system is indicated to stop it becoming a bigger issue.

Brake services we perform at Harden Bearings & Hardware include:

Brake Disc/Rotor and Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you recognise any symptoms that your car's braking system could possibly need service or repairs simply book online with us and have the brakes of your vehicle assessed through our Harden workshop today.

When it comes to brakes, you should'nt wait until brake repairs are necessary, get tested regularly.  

Brake and Clutch Service in Harden

Brake and Clutch

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(LIC# MVRL42369) From old fashioned service to modern day solutions - one call gets it all. 

Our specialised car services include: Brake & Clutch, Engine Recon, Mobile Repairs, Truck Repairs, Roadworthy Certificates (RWC). As our name shows Harden Bearings & Hardware also stock and supply a wide range of industrial products.

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