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2007 Volkswagen RABBIT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	656039
Internal NHTSA #	10212350
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	RABBIT
Model Year	2007
File date	16/11/07
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2007 vw rabbit, purchased august 13, 2007. Manufactured 05/2007 my brakes appeared to be squealing under light depression of the brake pedal during low speed braking situations. I brought my vehicle to the dealer nearest me. When alleged repair of my vehicle was completed the dealer informed me that remaining pad life averaged 80% for all four wheels. However upon completion of work vehicle squealed louder than when vehicle was dropped off for service. When i inquired as to the cause of the squeals origin, the service writer informed me that "squealing was normal" i (owner) am a bmw diagnostic level iii technician with over 10 years service experience. Educated at uti, i have the benefit of the theoretical expertise to understand the the principals affecting the brakes systems employed by german auto makers. Upon arriving home that evening, after properly securing my vehicle on a stable and level surface i raised the rear wheels off the ground and inspected for causation, only to find less that 5% friction material remaining. (approx 1. 5mm) and rotor damage had begun with rotor surface deformation the next likely event. To abate this event from occurring, i replaced the rear pads, and the squealing ended. When i inquired whether the causation of accelerated and uneven brake pad wear could have been caused by a defective proportioning valve, or caliper defect, the vw customer service representative referred me to "nitsa. Com" (which had its domain expire 2 years ago in 2005) she stated that vw was unable to remedy any situation other than through dealer representation. Though i rectified the manufacturers fault, had i listened to the dealer recommendation of 80% pad life remaining i could have died from metal to metal contact of pad base to rotor with the possibility of fire or crash. Having little to no recourse. Thank you for any and all assistance you may be able to render in this matter. Sincerely, peter villafana
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10366
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VENICE, FL
VIN pattern	WVWAR71K97WXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	14/08/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	5
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	30
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Dealer's name	BERT SMITH
Dealer's telephone number	727-527-1111
Dealer's city	ST. PETERSBURG
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	33714

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2007 Volkswagen RABBIT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Volkswagen RABBIT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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