[Msujav]

I wanted to pull out of my garage today when all of a sudden my brake pedal lost all its “tension”. Now it shows Brake Fault on my dashboard and the brake barely works but I have to floor the brake pedal. The car is currently not safe to drive in that condition. Does anybody know what might be broken? Is it going to be an expensive fix?
thank you in advance

 

[Msujav]

Sounds like you have no brake fluid. Fluid on the ground under the car?

Thank you for the reply. I will check once I get home. Is there any specific brake fluid recommended for this specific Passat model?

 

[Msujav]

If that is indeed the case, you better check your fluid level before you jump in the car and bail down the road.

Yes that’s what I am going to do when I get home. Can you recommend a specific brake fluid for my 2003 Passat GLX?

 

[Msujav]

Quick update: it got towed to the mechanic. Left brake hose exploded and right one was close to doing the same. They said it’s going to be a $440 dollar fix all included.