NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Drum Problems

3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,228 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle brakes problems

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 152004

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 16,455 miles

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

Both rear brakes locked up, needed to replace calipers, rotors, drums, pads at 16,455miles.

- Bristol, RI, USA

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problem #1

May 012003

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
While applying the brakes the consumer heard a loud knocking noise from the rear. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and the mechanic determined that the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The rear brakes needed to be replaced along with the rotors. The front brake pads showed no sign of wear and the rear brake pads wore to the extent that the brake rotor was damaged beyond repair. The dash indicator light did not illuminate.

- Long Beach, MS, USA

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