Brakes

Asked by GuruHYVT Apr 19, 2017 at 06:33 PM about the 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I drove 8 hours out of town and my brakes were
fine now they are making a grinding noise when I
brake, will they be ok to drive back home I don't
have the money to get them repaired before I leave

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Rowefast answered 7 years ago

You should at least get some cheap pad put on, the brakes grinding mean your down to steel, it would not be safe, no braking power to stop.

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GuruHYVT answered 7 years ago

Thank you but I have just enough gas money to make it home I'm asking family to see if anyone can help me

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