I owned a 2002 volkswagen golf and replaced all 4 brakes at something like 50000km. I have a 2007 rabbit and they just told me that the rear brakes were at 50% and the front were at 90% - after about 16000km. The last time I checked, the laws of physics still apply, and I questioned this - especially because I had been smelling burning in the rear area and was advised by my tire guy that there was the smell of burning brakes when he put on my winter tires at about 5000km (I took it directly to the dealer to have them check and they said nothing was wrong)... They proceeded to tell me that the rear brakes *always* go first. So I inquired some more, explaining politely that everyone always says: 2 front brakes to 1 rear brake, and I just want to confirm: Has VW made their rear brake pads thinner and smaller since 2003? This is the only explanation that obeys the laws of physics other than "sticking" of my rear brakes. I cannot seem to find any info on this anywhere.
Check your parking brake, might not be releasing fully or is half way. You should get a light on the dash if they are on, but it could be the calipers are not releasing fully or the cable is jammed and not releasing fully.
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