Nicki Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hey guys & gals.One of the Junction29 boys posted a link up on the J29 forum & I thought you might like a read - http://p207.ezboard.com/fvolkswagenandaudi...picID=607.topicNot 100% sure if it affects loops, but the guys involved all seem to think its ALL post 1998 VW's (& therefore Seats/Skodas etc) and it could explain the brake failure Bossjohnc suffered not so long ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Wouldn't explain my brake failure as the brakes were working fine after - but it's definately worth a look.You should always test your brakes before you reach any speed, or a junction though!Stickied for now as it could be a potential problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 This particular design of hose fitting is used throughout the Volkswagen Group model range, so the problem can affect anything from a Polo to an Audi A6grrrrrrrsorry nicki :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted March 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Lol! Calm Twisty, Calm!Thanks for making it a sticky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 my fuel filter connector corroded in the same way .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveski Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 VW Did a recall on all 1999 Polo's and Lupo's from what I recall - something to do with the brake vacume pipes corroding? is this similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 im scared.lol. wont they have fixed the problem very quickley? so only `1998-1999` cars affected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Is it only rear calipers that are affected? like on the GTI?I'll still check my front calipers though as garthie is a 99 plate!thanksJen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 I posted sometime ago that vw were recalling all 1998 and 1999 lupo and polos for the brake problem Cliveski posted. Definately something to look out for. And jen, the LupoSport also has 4 disc brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 is just the back calipers though? ive only got 1.0e. how do you go about finding out if your car has been recalled with a previous owner? ring VW?ive had my car 18months. how long ago did they recall them?cheersJen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 they recalled them a long ago, can't really remember vw should have a record of your car and know what has been done to it. if not can always get them to check it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 this has happened my arosa, brakes failed and then 10 mins later they were fine again. really scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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