Brakes

How quickly the individual components of the brake system wear down depends on the respective vehicle, driving style and the route profile. We therefore recommend having the brakes checked according to the scheduled service intervals.

Brakes are usually changed within one day. In the meantime, you can make use of the Replacement Car Service – so you can get on with your day as usual.

Brakes are safety-relevant parts. The individual components must be coordinated to match each other as well as the engine power, weight and maximum speed of your vehicle. Have the brakes replaced by qualified specialists.

No, the components of the brake system are standard wear parts that are not covered by the warranty.

There are many signs that indicate damaged brake parts, e.g. squeaking noises, vibration of the brakes or increased braking distances. At the very latest when the warning and indicator lamps light up, you should head to a professional workshop. Read about the types of damage and how you can prevent early wear on our Brake knowledge page.

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No, however we do recommend having the brake fluid changed by a professional for the first time at the very latest three years after buying the car, and then every two years.

Brake noises have a number of potential causes – from a harmless rust film to worn brake pads or insufficient brake fluid. Stay on the safe side by making an appointment with your Volkswagen retailer. The service employees will be happy to help and take care of your query.

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No, vibrating or juddering during braking can indicate that the brake disc is unevenly worn due to an imbalance. In such cases, contact your professional workshop immediately and have the brakes replaced.

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Recuperation is the recovery of energy released during braking or in overrun mode, which – once converted into electrical energy – can be used to charge the battery of your electric or hybrid vehicle.

When braking or decelerating in overrun mode, the friction on the friction brakes generates kinetic energy, which is converted into electrical energy by the electric motor. To do this, the electric motor switches to generator mode and uses the electrical resistance to slow down the car on the one hand and to generate electricity on the other, which is fed into the battery of your electric or hybrid car.