Brake Foundation Components Problems of Volkswagen Golf

The rod that connects the brake pedal to the brake booster broke at the welled. This problem occurred under normal driving conditions. There was an accident because of this on 8-20/21-205. The passenger sustained facial injuries, and the driver sustained bruises. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 11/4/2005 - when the brake pedal and brake booster were removed the consumer noticed that the rod between the pedal and booster was hollow.

See all problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf 🔎.

Had to replace the rear brakes around 38000 miles. Front brakes were fine but had to have the rear rebuild. Was told that the pads went out of alignment and had to be re-shimmed. I do think that this is a defect that vw should cover.

See all problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf 🔎.

While driving on a local highway, the brakes failed when attempting an emergency stop. Subsequent investigation concluded that hot exhaust gases where blowing on a brake valve which caused the brakes to fail. Exhuast system was rusted out and the valve is situated near the hole in the system.

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Unintended acceleration while in "park" in two occasions (car accelerated and jumped forward while being on "park" and while driver was braking) . Jan 2002 limited damages// June 2002 significant damages.