NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Pads Problems

3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,448 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Golf brakes problems

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2001 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 132004

Golf 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,895 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake pads in the rear wore out. Had changed brake pads at least 3 times in 4 years. Dealer said this was normal wear. Seams on the discs wore off. Since October until now the inside of the discs wore out at least 1/8 of inch.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 022004

Golf 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,000 miles
Automatic transmission failure, mass air flow sensor failure, premature rear brake pad failure, automatic door lock malfunction, water pump failure, third brake light failure.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

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