Hello people,
I took my 2003 VW Passat wagon in for its 20,000 mile service maintenance yesterday. The mechanic observed that the rear brake rotors were warped and replaced them. VW covered the cost f replacement as a "one time warranty action".
I am perplexed as to why the rotors warped. I certainly don't drive the car hard (or ride the brakes). When I asked the VW service representative if the source of the problem had been fixed he replied no, suggesting that the rotors may warp again, but VW will not pay again to have them replaced. When I asked him why the brakes warped he provided two reasons: 1. the rotors are made of a soft metal to reduce noise while braking but this generates more heat than hard rotors, and;
- the rotors don't have holes drilled in them to help dissipate heat.
Are other people having this problem? If yes, to the extent that it could be recalled from VW? Should I install aftermarket brakes when they warp again? I am curious to know what you think about this. thanks, Rich