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#93 of 167 Re: Rear Brakes? [ajsvwjetta] by spaniard82 Sep 24, 2008 (9:19 am)
Replying to: ajsvwjetta (Sep 23, 2008 2:32 pm) Please count me in too! An update on my situation with BBB Auto Line. They responded saying that they could not take the case because it is not a warranty issue. I'm assuming that they concluded it is not a warranty issue after talking to VW because VW probably told them that this is normal wear and tear so it is not covered under warranty.   I have 30 days to appeal their decision but I feel that if I have to convince the people that will conduct the arbitration to take my case I've already lost. Replies to this message: ajsvwjetta (Sep 24, 2008 10:06 am)
#94 of 167 Re: Rear Brakes? [spaniard82] by ajsvwjetta Sep 24, 2008 (10:06 am)
Replying to: spaniard82 (Sep 24, 2008 9:19 am) Talked to the family friends in the system and they stated it has to be a "safety issue" for the government/court room to take action and help me out. SO until winter time and I go to use my brakes and the rear brakes brake first, making the car spin out again and do some damage this time to the car, it will never be covered by VW! I am sooooo mad at VW! Also the warenty is horrible on this car 48 50,000 New car warranty B.S.. My singling mirror light shorted out 3wks ago and that is not covered under the warranty! At a cost to me of $110 for 3 LED light bulbs. Worst car I have ever owned. NEVER EVER recommend this car to ANYONE!
#95 of 167 Re: Rear Brakes? [ajsvwjetta] by jetta7 Sep 25, 2008 (5:31 am)
Replying to: ajsvwjetta (Sep 23, 2008 2:32 pm) From what I've been reading, it sounds like the calipers are defective. As the shoes wear, they are automatically adjusted for clearance via a piston which screws in, pushing the shoes closer to the rotor so as to maintain a clearance. The piston, and, or caliper might be defective. I put 72,000 mile on my 2003 Jetta before I changed the shoes, and still had plenty of wear left.               Jetta 7
#97 of 167 Brake Problem by atljetta Sep 30, 2008 (6:11 am)
I just purchased a 2007 Jetta 2.5 I thought I read all of the reviews and I never saw this....Or I probably wouldnt have purchased the car. But just to ease my mind has anyone with this issue had any good experiences with a dealership in Atlanta?   Keeping my fingers crossed!! Replies to this message: trepine (Sep 30, 2008 8:16 am)
#98 of 167 Re: Brake Problem [atljetta] by trepine Sep 30, 2008 (8:16 am)
Replying to: atljetta (Sep 30, 2008 6:11 am) I have certainly heard of people touting their individual dealers committment to service but with a lunatic company behind them I wouldn't bet on it.   remember--DON'T tell your dealer anything but that "something doesn't seem right with xxx"...play dumb b/c they're only going to use anything you say to get out of their warranty/committment/other. DON'T go for a "drive-along" either--they're the mechanics...let them figure it out.   also, I have been formally reprimanded by the forum watchers for using vulgarity...am sorry if this bothered anyone (except if it bothered VW/Hoy-Fox)   In the future, I will use an old trick that works for my lack of control over my anger over this issue.   This company is Smurfin Smurf and their service is Smurf-smurfin-smurf-smurf   love, Papa Smurf
#99 of 167 Re: VW Jetta Brakes & Rotors [tmycakes] by spaniard82 Oct 15, 2008 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: tmycakes (Feb 07, 2008 2:28 pm) Thanks for the info tmycakes. I'm having issues with my rear brakes, dealership, and VW. They're blaming my driving habits for the premature rear brake wear (first rear pad/rotor change at 21,000 and dealing with the same problem 9,000 miles later) and refuse to fix it for free. For the record, I've owned several cars and never had to change rear or front pads before 40,000. Is there any way to prove that the premature wear is caused by faulty rear brake assembly or poorly adjusted ebrake? Thank you, David Replies to this message: trepine (Oct 17, 2008 8:41 am) ambernc (Oct 22, 2008 4:56 am) kleary (Nov 24, 2008 2:35 pm)
#100 of 167 Re: VW Jetta Brakes & Rotors [spaniard82] by trepine Oct 17, 2008 (8:41 am)
Replying to: spaniard82 (Oct 15, 2008 1:43 pm) To everyone on this forum Please please please submit a complaint to the national highway transportation safety board the contact info is in the very first few pages of your VW owner's manual. This is the only way that VW is going to stop doing this to its customers. Tom   Replies to this message: ambernc (Oct 22, 2008 4:56 am) kleary (Nov 24, 2008 2:35 pm)
#101 of 167 Re: VW Jetta Brakes & Rotors [trepine] by ambernc Oct 22, 2008 (4:56 am)
Replying to: trepine (Oct 17, 2008 8:41 am) Completely agree with Tom.   I have a 2007 piece of JUNK Jetta!!! At 29,000 highway miles I started getting a grinding noise in the back. Called my dealer, advised of noise in brakes and was given an appt for 2 weeks later. At appt I was advised that it was going to cost $400 to have the pads and rotors on the rear replaced.   This issue started at the end of August and my car has been sitting in my garage ever since because I refuse to pay for an issue that is not my fault.   I just went online and filed a complaint with the highway transportation safety board. Replies to this message: kleary (Nov 24, 2008 2:35 pm)
#102 of 167 dealer recommends new e-brake cables?? by pcg2 Oct 22, 2008 (3:57 pm)
hey, i'm no car guy by any means, but this one at the dealership threw me a bit...   I took jetta to tire dealer after noticing odd wear pattern on inside portion of rear tires, front tires have worn evenly. Tire place said that it could be cause by possible rear axle misalignment and that my brake actuators were sticking in engaged position and brakes were worn. They did not want to mess with jetta axle and suggested dealership...   dealership said that there was no misalignmen with the back end, or front end and suggested I replace rear brakes/rotors. I agreed to rear brakes/rotors, figured at 78k it was about time (never had it performed).   dealership threw me when they recommended I replace the emergency brake cables as they said they were rusted. I questioned them on this and lady said the cables can "swell" when they rust, thereby causing the brakes to remain engaged, like driving with e-brake on is what lady said....   Does this make sense to anyone, or was I getting fed a line of BS?? (i didn't allow them to perform the service)

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