Brake fault

Asked by Wolverine1988 Oct 01, 2017 at 08:34 AM about the 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car computer flashed up brake fault on my way
home what does this mean

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Guru9FSV8 answered 7 years ago

Probably an ABS issue. These are "usually" wheel speed sensors that go bad or need cleaned. You should have a code stored in the ABS module. Get the code scanned and go from there.

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krautmaker answered 7 years ago

Have 2.5 engine in 2013 Passat I just bought and similar light of above but manual says "may be" low fluid; finding appearance of brake fluid reservoir cap, I realized that a basic of regular maintenance was the secret to removing "shroud" w/ 2.5 in center that covers appreciably all of engine proper. The is generous w/ passenger compartment pictures but absolutely nothing on the exposed engine compartment when the hood is raised. Is there a reference in tech manuals as to what & where fill positions & general facilities to attend are located and if so how can I view same?

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GuruXD54D answered 6 years ago

My Passat has new pads, and when I break it won't stop. I have to really push it hard down. Please help!!! Thanks,

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GuruCDLPH answered 5 years ago

You brake boosters not getting vacuum . You may need a new vacuum pump which supplies the brake assist that your missing

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