all the parts were brand new but now my brakes stick on at times ,i was told there could be air in the system with the car having abs , does anyone have the answers im looking for ,much appreciated bruce.
If the car has been sitting around not being driven for a few days then that’s your problem. Even the new ones in the showroom sometimes do it. Just drive the car forwards and backwards for a few yards and hey presto all fixed.
4 Responses to “ihave a vw passat 1.9tdi sport 2001, ive recently had all the brakes renewed including calipers all brand new,”
I do not claim to be an expert on ABS but I have never heard of Air causing brakes to stick on . . . in my opinion your problem sounds as if it more likely to be Either:-
(A)
A blockage in the hydraulics somewhere (rubber hose collapsing and acting as a valve & preventing the fluid from returning from the offending brake .
(B)
An electronic fault in the ABS system
(C)
A seal problem in the mastercylinder
Are ALL the brakes sticking on OR just one wheel??
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I would say if you’ve had all the calipers renewed, the only thing that could cause your brakes to stick on is a seized handbrake cable. Next time it happens, check your handbrake cable doesn’t feel overly slack or stiff, but air certainly ain’t your problem. An ABS system fault would be very unlikely too.
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If the car has been sitting around not being driven for a few days then that’s your problem. Even the new ones in the showroom sometimes do it. Just drive the car forwards and backwards for a few yards and hey presto all fixed.
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is your brake lights just staying or are your brakes stuck to the rotor. Cause if it is your lights staying on it is most likely your brake light switch. And if that is the case then there might be an open n4 recall.
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