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#125 of 177 09 jetta brake issues by steven39 Jan 25, 2009 (9:57 am)
hi folks,does anybody know if the brake issues have been resolved or are they still haveing problems with the 09 jetta's as well. have read many owners reviews on this site regarding 08 jetta premature brake wear on the back brakes and haveing to shell out in upwards of 400.00 bucks to have them replaced.iam considering a 09 jetta but don't want to have to spend 400.00 every time for premature brake wear. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jan 25, 2009 10:18 am) ndmike88 (Jan 25, 2009 1:18 pm)
#126 of 177 Re: 09 jetta brake issues [steven39] by ruking1 Jan 25, 2009 (10:18 am)
Replying to: steven39 (Jan 25, 2009 9:57 am) I would say that really depends. Are brakes pads, rotors on ANY brand guaranteed to go 100,000 miles? Most folks would agree no.   More to the VW point, again a firm maybe. In theory, the number and percentage of brake issues has gone down since the 2002 MY when the rear pads seemed to have very short interval life. This was due to 1. a very aggressive rear brake bias 2. very soft rear pad materials. Both were known to be corrected in 2003 MY. If I personally (judging by the pad thickness left 113,000 miles of HARD miles on oem brakes) do not get least 200,000 miles on the original set, 2003 MY Jetta, I will be severely disappointed.   To post this again, VW's do have a rear bias. So the key to more "even braking" is not to so called " pre and/or trail brake. " What this means in practical terms, (given the majority of non emergency situations) is to brake firmly in such a way that the weight is transfered to the front brakes, which by design should normally handle most of the friction exchange.   I am just as interesting in other folks experiences on the 2009 Jetta TDI model, but at 700 miles, nada so far.
#127 of 177 Re: 09 jetta brake issues [steven39] by ndmike88 Jan 25, 2009 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: steven39 (Jan 25, 2009 9:57 am) My wife as put on 6,500 miles on her '08 Wolfsburg Jetta and her brakes are fine. Also I have noticed very little brake dust on any of the wheels. (front or rear)
#128 of 177 break clunk by chesterj Jan 30, 2009 (3:18 pm)
On a 2009 Jetta, when taking my foot off the break pedal the movement in the pedal causes a loud clunk sound. Is this common or is there a fix? Replies to this message: ndmike88 (Jan 31, 2009 1:46 pm)
#129 of 177 Re: break clunk [chesterj] by ndmike88 Jan 31, 2009 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: chesterj (Jan 30, 2009 3:18 pm) No your problem with the brake pedal is NOT common. Go back to the dealer and drive another '09 Jetta. When no noise is heard tell the dealer to fix the clunk.
#130 of 177 Re: 99-03 Front/Rear Brakes [alcu77] by Christina1226 Feb 01, 2009 (9:36 am)
Replying to: alcu77 (Aug 09, 2008 5:22 pm) I have a 2005 new body style Jetta that I bought certified with 32k miles. I got stuck in South Jersey, when my brake pedal had a loud sound of air coming from the brake pedal. The brake felt different, like pressing against a wall. The car stopped, but I was shaken up, and had to had the car towed back to north jersey to the Dealer(who agreed to pay for the long distance tow to get me back home). At any rate, being a single girl, I just want to make sure I am not getting the shaft. I am disappointed that this happened, only after two weeks that I took the car in for the first service and as they said on the receipt "world class complete inspection of the vehicle". Would you know what is wrong with my brakes? If so, could it have been caught if it had been inspected properly? If you could help me with your advice, I would greatly appreciate it. You seemed very knowledgeable.
#131 of 177 back brake problem by jayirish Mar 06, 2009 (2:48 pm)
After reading all this, i think I may have folks beat on the miles. I bought my 08 Jetta brand new last aug. i have 8879mi and the back brakes are grinding like mad. loud, still enaged with foot off brake-bad shape. taking it in tomorrow. curious what they will say. I have the 5yr coverage. I ain't paying if these are shot already. normal driving, manuel tran. this problem seem odd to anyone else? Replies to this message: ajsvwjetta (Mar 07, 2009 9:01 am) ruking1 (Mar 07, 2009 9:51 am)
#132 of 177 by ndmike88 Mar 06, 2009 (4:56 pm)
My wife bought an '08 Jetta Wolfsburg in July of '08. She has put on almost 8,000 miles and no, zero, nada, none problems with the brakes. Maybe she bought a good one. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Mar 07, 2009 6:30 am)
#133 of 177 Re: [ndmike88] by jeffyscott Mar 07, 2009 (6:30 am)
Replying to: ndmike88 (Mar 06, 2009 4:56 pm) It seems the brake issue is more often a problem with the manual transmission. Maybe because most automatic drivers do not use the parking brake.   We have 27,000 miles and brakes pads still have about 50% left.
#134 of 177 Re: back brake problem [jayirish] by ajsvwjetta Mar 07, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: jayirish (Mar 06, 2009 2:48 pm) Well...to say I am disappointed in this car is an understatement! Just clicked over 41500 miles and for the past 1000 my rear brakes are making a horrible grinding noise...(this is after getting the pads and rotors replaces at 36000 miles). Why haven't I gone in to have it looked at because they will charge for another brake job, I just know it! And now my right turn signaling mirror is shorting out just like the left one which is not covered under any warrenty ($110 light bulbs)! VW has the worst warrenty in the world...SO your 4yr/50,000miles LIMITED new car warrenty and 5yr/60,000mile powertrain coverage will not cover brakes...what it actually covers, nobody knows? Sorry you will be getting a $440 brake job! As the dealership in NY says, "It is, what it is" Replies to this message: ruking1 (Mar 07, 2009 9:51 am)

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