Have a problem with my mk6 jetta. Seems girlfriend starte...


Have a problem with my mk6 jetta. Seems girlfriend started to hear grinding in her brakes and I checked her brake fluid and it was empty. I replaced the brake fluid and pumped the brake but I do still find it grinding. Any ideas? ...

Have a problem with my mk6 jetta. Seems girlfriend started to hear grinding in her brakes and I checked her brake fluid and it was empty. I replaced the brake fluid and pumped the brake but I do still find it grinding. Any ideas? Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the brake fluid? When was it last changed? It was very low but I topped it up. It was changed when she got her brakes replaced Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Jetta? 2012 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Jetta yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes. I’ve only replaced fluid and checked brake pads and all seem fine

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