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- Injuries / Deaths:
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- Average Mileage:
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I have been experiencing decreased brake performance (substantial) whenever the streets are salty and wet. I researched this on the internet and found my experience not uncommon among VW Passat owners, and apparently the subject of an Audi investigation which uses the same brake components. It does not affect performance when dry or simply wet, but does when 'salty' and wet. It takes several braking to restore any measurable function in the brakes when it occurs. It is scheduled to be seen by a VW dealer on 2/13 for evaluation of this problem.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
Ongoing problem with brakes squealing when applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions. Repairs were made on the disc brake system, and problem stilloccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
Rotors are prematurly warped and the front end vibrates while braking at speed over 45 miles an hour. The manufacturer refuses to replace them under warrenty and the dealer failed to test drive and inspect the rotors when they had the car in for the 12,000 mile check up in June 2000. Also, I understand that the swedish distributor recalled the brakes for premature failure due to rust and road salt.
- Huntington Woods, MI, USA
- Lakewood, CA, USA