What to Do When a Jetta's Brakes Lock Up?

[PaigeRose]

After the rear wheels get wet and you park, if it's in a garage or another parking area with a hard surface, put the car in first gear (P for automatic transmission) without using the handbrake. If you must use the handbrake, pull it until you hear the positioning sound three times, but avoid pulling it too tight. If you apply the handbrake when the rear wheels are wet, it's advisable to release the handbrake after three or four hours. Without starting the vehicle, manually rock the car back and forth a few times. Even if there's a slight lock-up, it can be easily freed this way.