The brake pads made a grinding noise when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the emergency brake may have been engaged.
2002 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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Manufacturer is refusing to properly repair faulty brakes. Rear rotors were replaced 5000 miles ago because of over heating and scoring. On april 2, the front rotors were replaced for the same reason, and the rear rotors were again identified by the dealer tech with the same problem. However, the manufacturer would only replace the front rotors. With 20000 miles total on the car, my front brake pads have 60% left, my rear 30%. I suspect a malfunction with the brake calipers and / or brake rotor design.
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