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VW Passat problem

  • 17-09-2016 9:07pm
    #1
    stevep1018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭


    Hi all.I have just replaced the second brake caliper on my 07 passat and for some reason it is not releasing fully.it is not stuck on,just squeezing enough to make wheel rim get hot.caliper bought from main dealer.any help would be appreciated


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  • #2
    THEDONWALDO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 128 ✭✭THEDONWALDO


    probably a faulty handbrake switch that is the problem, very popular on the Passats. Park Motors should have them in stock, got one there recently


  • #3
    stevep1018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭stevep1018


    THEDONWALDO wrote: »
    probably a faulty handbrake switch that is the problem, very popular on the Passats. Park Motors should have them in stock, got one there recently

    I suppose it's worth a try.thanks.didn't think of it


  • #4
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    any other issues when you driving/braking?


  • #5
    stevep1018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭stevep1018


    robtri wrote: »
    any other issues when you driving/braking?

    The wheel rim just gets very hot on occasions.nothing else is strange


  • #6
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Check the flexi hose isn't collapsed internally.


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  • #7
    stevep1018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭stevep1018


    Turns out my break caliper issue was mechanics boo boo.he had it programed to hold too tightly thus not releasing enough.expensive boo boo I might add


  • #8
    9935452
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭9935452


    stevep1018 wrote: »
    Turns out my break caliper issue was mechanics boo boo.he had it programed to hold too tightly thus not releasing enough.expensive boo boo I might add

    Most likely when he changed the callipers he didnt pull it back on the computer but rather turned off the hand brake. popped off the callipers , swapped the pads across and tapped it back on again.


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