VW Sharan E-Brake Failure: Real Owner Repair Cost Info

Had a similar brake fault on a 2004 VW Touran 2.0 TDI. The electronic parking brake system showed identical symptoms, warning light flashing and brake control malfunction. The issue turned out to be a faulty brake calliper motor on the rear right wheel. This is a common system glitch in these VW models. The brake diagnostics revealed the electric motor in the calliper had seized due to moisture getting inside the unit. The repair required replacing the complete brake calliper assembly since the electronic motor is integrated. Not a quick fix, the work took almost a full day at the shop due to the complexity of the brake system calibration afterward. This was quite a serious issue since driving with a malfunctioning electronic handbrake poses safety risks. The brake switch and control module needed reprogramming after the new calliper installation to ensure proper system function. Would recommend getting it checked soon, as continuing to drive with an electronic parking brake fault could lead to bigger problems. Make sure the shop has the right diagnostic equipment for VW brake systems.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sounds identical to what happened with my Sharan last year. The electronic brake failure caused the same warning lights and errors. Mine also ended up needing a new brake calliper with the motor, seems like a weak point in these models. How much did the repair cost in your case? Just curious to compare, as my bill was quite hefty. Also, has your parking brake system worked reliably since the fix? Mine occasionally still feels a bit sluggish in cold weather, wondering if thats normal or if I should have it checked again.

The repair work has been completed and the electronic parking brake is functioning perfectly now. The total cost came to 505€ for replacing the defective electric motor in the brake calliper. The vehicle safety systems are all working as intended with no more warning lights or brake control issues. Since the repair, the brake diagnostics show no system glitches or error codes. Unlike your experience with sluggish operation in cold weather, the electronic parking brake engages smoothly in all conditions. This suggests your brake switch might need checking if the sluggishness persists. The shop did a thorough job calibrating the new brake components, which was crucial for restoring proper functionality. If yours still feels slow to respond, having a technician run a complete brake diagnostics check would be worthwhile to prevent any future malfunctions. Based on my experience, any inconsistency in electronic parking brake performance should be investigated to maintain optimal vehicle safety standards.

Took my Sharan to the mechanic last week after getting helpful advice here. The repair cost was actually higher than expected, 780€ total. The brake sensor and complete calliper assembly needed replacement, plus extra labor time for system programming. The mechanic confirmed the electronic brake failure was exactly as described in the replies. The brake diagnostics showed the same fault codes others mentioned. They found corrosion in the brake sensor wiring which triggered the system glitch. After the repair, the electronic handbrake works perfectly, much better than before when it was getting sluggish. The vehicle safety system shows no more warning lights or error codes. Glad I got it fixed rather than waiting for a complete failure. Really appreciate the advice from everyone here. Helped me understand the issue before going to the shop, so I knew what to expect. Just wanted to close the loop and share how it turned out.