Problems with 2000 Volkswagen Passat SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Braking power greatly reduced in the rain. takes a couple of seconds for the brakes to work after applying brakes. the brake pedal drops quite far before you can feel the brakes start to work. this is not a matter of reduced tire grip. see the following links: http://www.clubb5.com/discussionforums/index.htm and http://www.audiworld.com/forum/m/a4/msgs/233090.phtml. to my knowledge, the passat and a4 have the same or similar braking systems. this problem only occurs in the rain and did not occur when the car was new. being in southern california i do not drive in the rain very often but it is still alarming that i am having this trouble. i have been driving for 16 years and this is the first time i have experienced this. *ak

Suspicious repairs denied warranty coverage; threats of unsafe condition forced immed. repairs; numerous grievances due to despicable service treatment; additional damage sustained while at dealer; no accidents or warnings that brake line failure was imminent as claimed by vwofa service departments. *ak

In wet weather brakes responded poorly. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated this was normal.*ak

In wet weather brakes responded poorly. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated this was normal. *ak

Brake pedal slowly went to floor. vehicle at major intersection and situation dangerous. next time, brake pedal went directly to floor and had to be pumped to stop the car. reported to dealer on first warranty check. dealer failed to check brakes at all. returned to dealer with complaint that they failed to check brakes. flushed hydraulic brake system and checked completely at request of owner. dealer asserts "brake system is to factory specification." i have no reason to believe problem resolved as dealer states he must still refer to vw in germany for advice and instructions. vw in germany has been contacted and they can only refer to subsidiary in auburn mi who does not know anything except matter is entirely in hands of dealer.*ak

I have had this problem occurring consistantly when in rain/snow. initally the brake pedal goes to floorboard. *ak

I have had this problem occurring consistantly when in rain/snow. initally the brake pedal goes to the floor, but after a 1-2 second brake application, brake pedal feel returns to normal. this is a frightening situation, considering the extra caution required during adverse weather.*ak