Volkswagen Golf Est Diesel Auto 2011 1598cc - ABS/ESP/BRAKE ISSUE

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Sun 14 Aug 2022 12:31
Volkswagen Golf Est Diesel Auto 2011 1598cc - ABS/ESP/BRAKE ISSUE - Will52rrp
Car has done 99k. FSH with recent full service.

I just posted another issue but this is completely separate

Brakes were squealing so took to garage. They replaced front pads and discs. Took it home, brakes still squealing so went back after a week and they cleaned the rear brakes. Also had an MOT at the same time which passed.
On leaving garage, the ABS/ESP warning lights came on (never happened before). They said nothing to do with what they did on the brakes and should reset which it did for about a week - now both lights have come on again - and brakes still squealing although not as much. Garage were always really good in past but beginning to lose confidence. Any advice appreciated.
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Sun 14 Aug 2022 12:59
Volkswagen Golf Est Diesel Auto 2011 1598cc - ABS/ESP/BRAKE ISSUE - elekie&a/c doctor
I would think that having the brakes serviced may have caused the problem. It’s possible a sensor wire has been damaged . A diagnostic check should be able to identify the problem area.
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Sun 14 Aug 2022 15:49
Volkswagen Golf Est Diesel Auto 2011 1598cc - ABS/ESP/BRAKE ISSUE - Crickleymal

I had a similar thing after brake work on a Peugeot 307 estate. The abs light kept coming on. I found that the garage had unbolted the ABS sensor on one of the wheels but hadn't tightened the bolt back up when they'd finished. Fortunately it was an easy fix.

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