About Rick O. Expertise Classic, aircooled (rear engine) 1949-1979 VW's, specializing in electrical problems, fuel injection, and Type 181 "The Thing".
NOTE: I have limited experience on water-cooled VWs (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, etc...) but I am glad to help to the extent of my knowledge, due to the fact there are currently no other experts registered for these models.
Experience 15 years of aircooled VW ownership and maintenance.
Publications Wikipedia, VW Beetle
Education/Credentials Retired US military Electronics Tech/Master Training Specialist, Civilian Computer engineer.
Question do you know what could possibly be wrong with my brakes? I have an abs. I have front brakes but no rear brakes,full pedal and pads on all are in excellent condition. Have to put full force on brake pedal to even try to stop. no fluid going to rear brakes at all.
Answer Rebekah,
The front brakes are supposed to provide about %70 of braking power. So even with NO rear brakes, your stopping power should still be good. I am curious how you know there is no fluid going to rear brakes? Regardless, most brake systems have a 2 part fluid reservoir, split for front and back brakes, for safety reasons. I would check this first to see if it is low. Also if there is an ABS fault, having the ECU (computer) scanned by a mechanic should reveal this fault code.
