Brake Foundation Components Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

My brakes would slow the car down on a stop and go traffic, where I will be driving slowly (without me stepping on the brakes), my car would eventually stop and will require heavy on the gas pedal to allow the car to move. (while the car car is in this stage:on a small slope the car placed on netural would not move) this would bring the rpm to a high rate to go at twenty km per hour (around 3,000 to 4,000 rpm). My rear disc brakes woul have heavy smoke once I have come to a full stop. This has happened a few months after I purchased my car. I thought it was due to the break in of the engine that was the cause. I have changed my rear brake disc pads a couple of times. There is heavy signs of the pads burning(smoking), people with simlar cars have had the same problem and they changed the brake booster and the problem was gone.

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The entire braking system failed and was replaced, there was no warming of any brake problem (squeaking, squealing), and by design vw has thinner vented rotors that make them run cooler but wear out faster.

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Technician noted during service that the front rotors and rear rotors were worn below minimum specifications, rear pads down to 1mm, dealer replaced front rotors and pads and rear rotors and pads.

Consumer had an accident due to brake failure.

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When applying brakes at 65mph brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please provide any further information.

When steppping on brakes air conditioner fan comes on. This may also happen when stepping clutch pedal.

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The rear brake pads and rotor prematurely wore out due to defective parts.

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Left front brakes grabbed. Other three failed to work. Took vehicle to dealer at least 7 times. Each time brakes were replaced/repaired. Also, air bags failed to deploy after hitting a deer on left front side of vehicle. Front grill was crushed. Insurance company indicated vehicle was repairable.

My lights, wipers and heat wouldn't work, discovered it was the ignition switch. Contacted vw, and dealer, they want to charge me too much to fix it. I know 3 other people with Jettas that had the same problem. Obviously vw is installing defective ignitions. My emergency brake wasn't releasing, took it to dealer and they informed me that I had a torn brake cable boot that was allowing moisture to get in and freeze my cable. The 2 yr/24,000 mile warranty was expired. My check engine light started going on and off, when I took it to the dealer, it took them 3 times to figure out it's the rear oxygen sensor. This is the first brand new car I have ever purchased and I have had more things wrong with it than I ever had with previously owned vehicles.

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Brakes perform poorly resulting in them making noise when braking.

1) when the steering failed it could hav e caused a fatal accident 2) when the brakes failed again it could have caused a fatal accident. 3) when the oil light indicated that there was no oil the motor could have locked up, causing a fatal accident. I find the above problems very serious. I bought the vw Jetta new 09/12/98 with 15 miles on the odometer. Thank you bill hamann.

When driving and applying the brakes they grind and squeak, and there is a knocking noise coming from the brakes. Also, hood latch needs to be fixed due to the hood flying up while driving which could blind the consumer.

Consumer had accident on freeway. Another vehicle hit consumer from behind because when consumer applied the brakes the light did not come on, and the oncoming vehicle did not know that he was stopping.

Rotors warped and front brakes failed causing vibration.

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Total brake failure; while driving at or about 10 mph owner tried to stop vehicle by pushing brake pedal to the floor. She was not able to stop with the regular brake system , so she applied the emergency brake. Manufacturer was contacted .

When attempting to brake, they vibrate and make very loud noise.

Brakes make high pitched noise during stops. Yh.

While driving into a parking lot area and attempting to stop, the brakes failed. Consumer could not push the pedal down. As a result, the vehicle went over a metal fence, down to lower level and landed on two other vehicles causing heavy damage. Dealer stated nothing is wrong with the vehicle unless it is an intermittent problem which will be hard to diagnose.

Intermittent brake failure. In addition, front end vibrates and vehicle pulls to the right/passenger's seat came off the track/ steeering wheel bolt cracked twice, causing steering wheel to come loose while driving/windshield wipers failed twice in freezing temperatures and rear brake light bulbs need to be replaced every other month due to premature failure.

Driver side seat belt release button does not release, causing the driver to be trapped in the seat, consumer also having problems with the brakes. When making a normal or graudal stop, the brakes travel to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Seat belts have been taken care off.