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2003 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake pads.
Mileage: 198,000 miles.

Asked on April 1, 2011

Emergency brake light

Recently chged rear right caliber and brake pads now my emergency brake has a little of play when you first pull it and you have to pull it all the way up and it feels like only the right break catches and my brake light comes on all the time and beeps.
Avatar Asked by jtkessler93

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Replied on April 7, 2011

Ensure that the cables have not rotted off. They commonly rot away and don't work.

Also, ensure that both caliper levers work.

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