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Passat parking brake problem
I have a Volswagen Passat 2007 with an electric parking brake, but it doesn't work properly. In the last few days, sometimes it hasn't loosened and I have to wait for few minutes in order to move off. Anyone have an idea about this problem?
Asked on 25 June 2012 by Mustafa
Answered by
Honest John
Water ingress to the brake motors. They need replacing.
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