Parking brake may not function correctly on Volkswagen Passat

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The parking brake may not operate correctly. The correction involves addressing any stored anti-lock brake system (ABS) fault codes, replacing the rear brake pads if required, and following the basic settings procedure as per the scan tool. Our technicians tell us these procedures must be performed in the correct order for the parking brake to function correctly.

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Volkswagen Passat vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 123,250 miles
(90,000 - 155,000)

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