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| My '07 Jetta was depositing a LOT of brake dust on the rear wheels when new. The wheels also were very HOT after driving, clearly due to dragging brake pads. The dealer who sold me the car told me "German cars use the read brakes more than fronts". Since that is nonsense on a front wheel drive car, I took the car to another dealer in town, who actually took the problem seriously. They admitted the brake dust was excessive, due to wear. After trying and failing once, they contacted VW, who told them there were defective rear calipers used. VW sent new calipers and the dealer replaced everything. Excessive dust gone, and my brakes work fine. Defective parts can slip into new cars - - you just want the dealer to fix the problem. (By the way, I recommend Baron VW in Kansas City. Excellent service.) | |
My wife is looking to buy a Jetta this weekend. Maybe we better research this rear brake issue a little more. 
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Replying to: ndmike88 (Jul 11, 2008 3:35 am) |
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Replying to: homerkc (Jul 12, 2008 3:51 pm) I'm wondering if you would mind calling my dealership: Hoy-Fox in El Paso, TX and explaining what you said to me to them. "don't worry about the brakes" "VW knows the fix" were you even paying attention to what I posted 1. I would worry about the brakes on these cars...after all..they're the BRAKES and when you don't even consider that at 4200 miles they might be gone you are heading for a wreck. 2. VW may "know the fix" but my dealership and the national complaint line for VW flat out denied that this problem has ever been reported or encountered before. If you're on this forum and have had/seen this problem I strongly encourage you to call the VW national complaint line on behalf of all of us and all the people who might buy a VW Jetta--VW doesn't consider this a problem and blamed me outright. If VW hears about this from other people maybe they'll take it more seriously. But at this time, I think homerkc is dangerously wrong. Tom |
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Replying to: steven39 (Jul 03, 2008 5:42 pm) |
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Replying to: homerkc (Jul 12, 2008 3:51 pm) I have a 2008 Jetta that I purchased in September of 2007. I had a defective rear passenger rim and had to have the dealership replace it. At the time the rim was replaced I was notified at 16,500 miles that my rear brakes were almost out and if I waited another 2 weeks or so I would have to replace brakes and rotors. It wasn't two weaks before I was cringing every time I stopped my car. I finally broke down and took my car to Good Year for a 2nd option. Let's say I have been very impressed. Good refused to repair the brakes until they spoke with the dealership service manager. Apparently they have received a lot of work from the 2007/2008 Jetta's and are just as floored as me that they will not replace them under warranty. If I have to pay this out of pocket I will, but I will never buy another VW. I'm a first time VW buyer and I am happy with the brand, but the warranty sucks. Also, I had a blow out on the interstate within about 17500 miles and the tires didn't have road hazard warranty. Never experience this issue as well. I must say that there are some benefits to buying American made as well as Toyota.
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Replying to: pholeta (Jul 16, 2008 4:08 am) thank you for your reply to anyone who reads this forum and has had or heard of similar problems...please please please call the VW national complaint line at 1-800-822-8987 and for all of our sakes register a formal complaint. oh and tell them that I sent you--Tom Repine from El Paso, TX and have them addend my formal complaint with your example (I'm serious--tell them that) Again, VW flat out denied this problem existed to me and refused manufacturer defect issues, warranty issues, etc.... If you have a dealer that responded favorably to this issue then please show them this forum and ask them to chime in with their company. thanks Tom 
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Replying to: pholeta (Jul 16, 2008 4:08 am) |
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I'm shocked to see that I'm not the only one who is having problems with my rear brakes. I just hit 29,000 miles and my rear brakes are shot. The VW dealership where I bought my car, told me it was going to cost me between $300-$500 to fix this and the back cost more... are they serious? Brakes pads are cheap if you buy them at the store, they must be talking crazy talk. Also, I've never heard of rear brakes going out first and at 29,000 miles. Absurd! Also, I was told that since I lease, if I go to a place other than a VW dealer, my lease is void? Is this true? I ask because my cousin, fixed his own and said he would do mine as well if I bought the parts? I'm not paying $500, period. Love my car, but maintenence is outrageous on it.
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