4200 miles and both rear brakes completely worn to metal grinding on metal damaging the rotors.
4200 miles and both rear brakes completely worn to metal grinding on metal damaging the rotors.
The dealership and Volkswagen both came to the conclusion that this was the result of my "bad driving habits" and not a defect in production nor a warranty issue despite the car being 4 months old and at 4200 miles.
No proof.
No explanation why other people in several forums reviewing Jettas have had similar problems.
No explanation why other mechanics and car enthusiasts think this is ridiculous to have brakes wear out at 4200 miles no matter how you're driving.
Don't ever tell your dealer ANYTHING when you bring a car in under warranty for service--they will use it against you.
I just purchased a 2008 Jetta. You have brake wear warnings as standard on the vehicle, when they went off, why didn't you fix it then, instead of waiting for it to get to "metal on metal"?
How far did you drive with the parking brake applied?
While it's true that VWs tend to go through brake pads more quickly that average, 4000 miles seems rather extreme. I would really like to know what the original poster told the dealer to make them deny coverage. Did you leave the parking brake on during a cross country trip? Do you AutoX or ride the brakes while driving?
OK, I drive a 2008 Jetta and I only have almost 11,000 on my car, and my brakes are metal-on-metal, and they just started BARELY squeaking a few days ago! So I believe you.. I have to replace the rotors now too. And the dealership claims I brake too much, but I downshift most, almost all the time... I don't think I will ever buy a VW again. Well, at least a Jetta..
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