08 STi brake noise - Page 2

Brand · 03-25-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by midnit

Mine does... metal on metal grinding and only when I come to a stop slowly.

My does the same thing. I didn't worry about it and just chalked it up to performance brakes.

freeman · 03-25-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by midnit

Mine does... metal on metal grinding and only when I come to a stop slowly.

Mine does the same thing. metal on metal grinding noise when i come to a stop slowly,and it only happens when my brakes are hot.

Should i clean my brakes first?

GilMikalian · 03-25-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Brand

My does the same thing. I didn't worry about it and just chalked it up to performance brakes.

Subw00er · 03-25-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by freeman

Should i clean my brakes first?

Nope, do it after, you will get some dusting after the bed-in.

***Bownse*** · 03-25-2008, 01:19 PM

i get some early morning/cold squeel. once they warm up and/or i brake like a man, then it goes away.

flowsti · 03-25-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

That description sounds normal for the Brembo brakes. Can you tell me whether the frequency of the brake noise changes based on the temperature of the brakes? For example, does it occur more frequently when the brakes are cold as opposed to when they are hot?

it usually happens after a bit of driving

JuniorRSX · 03-25-2008, 03:28 PM

my 08 has the same metal on metal grinding. it's only like the last few feet before coming to a stop. and it's definitly a grinding sound, not the usual sqeaking. my previous sti's didn't make this sound.

couper · 03-25-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Subw00er

Couper - Do NOT hit ABS while bedding in pads, .

Thanks for the correction. Should have said firm enough to almost activate ABS.

**Kevin** · 03-25-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by flowsti

it usually happens after a bit of driving

It sounds normal but these things are difficult to diagnose on the Internet. The previous generation experienced this because of the sport rotors/pads. If you have lingering concerns then I might ask the dealership.

AWD4lyphe · 03-27-2008, 11:11 PM

700 miles on mine, makes the same noise. I'm pretty sure its just the brembos

HRCboy · 03-28-2008, 01:42 AM

I know exactly what you are talking about... I had that just happen with my brakes, it was a very loud and low humming noise. THIS WAS NOT THE SOUND OF PERFORMANCE BRAKES! This was unlike the normal low metal grinding sound.

I took it in to the dealer and it went away after a few hard stops. I think something got lodge in the brakes or the pads got a bit glazed. I few hard stops should clean it up.

Interesting to say the least...

Fabwrx · 03-28-2008, 05:01 AM

ditto here! same grinding noise , sounds like rocks stuck in the pads ! took it to the dealer and they said do some hard stops and that should get rid of the brake dust build up. I 'm at 950 miles ( just did my first oil change) and that sound comes and goes typically with low speed slow stops then goes away after a hard brake effort. waiting to see what happens after a few more miles...

**RallySportDirect** · 03-28-2008, 08:16 AM

The brakes on the new STI are a bit on the noisy side.
After install of the coilovers it got even louder as more noise made it into the cabin. But its nothing out of the ordinary. Just sounds like any other highly metallic pad.

midnit · 03-30-2008, 09:18 AM

So I haven't really had much brake noise in the past few days until last night... I went out and did some spirited driving on some twisty back roads in the area. After about 30-40 minutes of cruising at 35-55mph, and braking/downshifting at most every corner, the brakes made considerably more noise when using them for non-spirited purposes. i.e. Braking at a stop sign on my way to the gas station. Anytime I came to a stop slowly/comfortably, it made a horrible grinding noise.

Unless I waited until the very last second and mashed the brakes at the stop sign (which would probably arouse the attention of the local cops who camp certain intersections) then it seemed to make way too much noise than it should; to the point where I felt bad using my brakes at all, like I was hurting the car.

Iguana · 03-30-2008, 08:19 PM

I don't think I've ever heard anythign like this while braking. Only on cold mornings , and only during the first brake is there the slightest bit of noise.

Are the braking systems between 2006 and 2008 the same? I hear they are nearly identical, with the only differnce being that the 2008 have .3 inch wider front discs?

03-25-2008, 01:19 PM	#20
*Bownse* Platinum Member Car: 08 Gray STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: USA Posts: 600 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 08 STi brake noise i get some early morning/cold squeel. once they warm up and/or i brake like a man, then it goes away.

03-25-2008, 03:28 PM	#22
JuniorRSX Junior STI Driver Car: 08 sti Fav Mod: New Cars Location: Allentown Posts: 169 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise my 08 has the same metal on metal grinding. it's only like the last few feet before coming to a stop. and it's definitly a grinding sound, not the usual sqeaking. my previous sti's didn't make this sound.

03-27-2008, 11:11 PM	#25
AWD4lyphe Amateur STI Driver Car: White 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Austin,TX Posts: 11 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise 700 miles on mine, makes the same noise. I'm pretty sure its just the brembos

03-28-2008, 01:42 AM	#26
HRCboy STI Driver Car: 08 STI and 07 R6 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 214 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise I know exactly what you are talking about... I had that just happen with my brakes, it was a very loud and low humming noise. THIS WAS NOT THE SOUND OF PERFORMANCE BRAKES! This was unlike the normal low metal grinding sound. I took it in to the dealer and it went away after a few hard stops. I think something got lodge in the brakes or the pads got a bit glazed. I few hard stops should clean it up. Interesting to say the least...

03-28-2008, 05:01 AM	#27
Fabwrx Amateur STI Driver Car: 08' Sti 'blackie' Fav Mod: Cobb accessport Location: Tucson , Arizona Posts: 48 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise ditto here! same grinding noise , sounds like rocks stuck in the pads ! took it to the dealer and they said do some hard stops and that should get rid of the brake dust build up. I 'm at 950 miles ( just did my first oil change) and that sound comes and goes typically with low speed slow stops then goes away after a hard brake effort. waiting to see what happens after a few more miles...

03-28-2008, 08:16 AM	#28
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,583 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 08 STi brake noise The brakes on the new STI are a bit on the noisy side. After install of the coilovers it got even louder as more noise made it into the cabin. But its nothing out of the ordinary. Just sounds like any other highly metallic pad.

03-30-2008, 09:18 AM	#29
midnit Silver Member Car: 08 Aspen White STI Location: Northern, VA Posts: 593 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise So I haven't really had much brake noise in the past few days until last night... I went out and did some spirited driving on some twisty back roads in the area. After about 30-40 minutes of cruising at 35-55mph, and braking/downshifting at most every corner, the brakes made considerably more noise when using them for non-spirited purposes. i.e. Braking at a stop sign on my way to the gas station. Anytime I came to a stop slowly/comfortably, it made a horrible grinding noise. Unless I waited until the very last second and mashed the brakes at the stop sign (which would probably arouse the attention of the local cops who camp certain intersections) then it seemed to make way too much noise than it should; to the point where I felt bad using my brakes at all, like I was hurting the car.

03-30-2008, 08:19 PM	#30
Iguana Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi's Location: Northern California Posts: 1,318 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise I don't think I've ever heard anythign like this while braking. Only on cold mornings , and only during the first brake is there the slightest bit of noise. Are the braking systems between 2006 and 2008 the same? I hear they are nearly identical, with the only differnce being that the 2008 have .3 inch wider front discs? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.