08 STi brake noise - Page 4

freeman · 04-14-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HRCboy

Just got back from my dealer. Confirmation that the brake pad is cracking and uneven wear on the corners of the pads. New Pads are on order along with machining of the rotors.

My mechanic took it out for a test drive and says that a regular WRX brakes better than my car.

So something is definitely wrong.

Holy crap!

It seems like some batch of factory brake pads for MY08 Sti are defective. Several owners had reported the same cracked brake pads problems so far.

Everyone who got the weired brake noise should definitely have your brake pads checked at your local
dealers. Your pads might be cracked as well.

***Bownse*** · 04-15-2008, 03:05 AM

or perhaps it was a result of handling during the shipping process? i can't imagine how unless it was by an impact bad enough to cause other problems. they wouldn't use the caliper area for tie downs. a reaction to salt air? temp changes+a dropped container?

HRCboy · 04-15-2008, 03:15 AM

it's more to do with the material of the pad. It's not like whole thing is broken in half. In my case the material of the pad that was breaking down hence showning cracks in the material. Didn't have a camera. Just my iphone and the pic didn't show up well.

***Bownse*** · 04-15-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HRCboy

it's more to do with the material of the pad. It's not like whole thing is broken in half. In my case the material of the pad that was breaking down hence showning cracks in the material. Didn't have a camera. Just my iphone and the pic didn't show up well.

gotcha. odd. brembo must have had a bad run.

**RallySportDirect** · 04-15-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bownse

gotcha. odd. brembo must have had a bad run.

Great Reason to Up-Grade

wyattroa1 · 04-15-2008, 03:47 PM

yeah, mine has 700 miles on her and am hearing this horrible noise and also feeling it when breaking... my wife was like wtf is that noise? this car is brand new...i really had nothing to say back to her....the car will go in the shop next week...this is not a performance brake thing.. this is a messed up brake thing.
robert

wy4tt · 04-15-2008, 05:15 PM

Should we do a survey?

wyattroa1 · 04-15-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wy4tt

Should we do a survey?

think so... because the sound i hear and the feelings of when it happens even makes baby jesus cry.

robert

supermarkus · 04-16-2008, 07:17 AM

What type of bed in procedure did you guys do for the pads when you got the car?

HRCboy · 04-16-2008, 05:15 PM

Proper brake in procedures of course....
BRAKE PAD BEDDING IN PROCEDURE

An update. My dealer is replacing my rotors as well they said it's grooved pretty bad. My first Subie and I'm liking the customer service of Subaru Canada already.

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Originally Posted by supermarkus

What type of bed in procedure did you guys do for the pads when you got the car?

freeman · 04-18-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RallySportDirect

Great Reason to Up-Grade

Nice StopTech BBK!

Did you upgrade the rear as well?
How much are they if you don't mind to share the price information.

PS: My front brake pads are replaced by my dealer under warranty,and the new ones don't make any noise.

**RallySportDirect** · 04-18-2008, 07:25 AM

There is no Rear Kit available yet. But with Subaru already increasing the OEM rear brakes from the previous models, I dont think its going to be needed. A good set of pads and rotors will be more then enough for what we are using this vehicle for.

As for price, pm me if you are interested. I want to keep this on topic.

e30 · 04-18-2008, 08:01 PM

So I have been having the same noises described here. I took the car to my dealer at 600 miles. They took the car into the shop and looked at the brakes. The service manager comes back and tells me that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the brakes. I didn't believe him. I've driven cars with brembos before and never have i heard anything like this.

Anyways I took the car to the dealer again today with 2200 miles on it. They pull the brakes apart and call me back to look at it. The same service manager takes me back to the car and tells me that I have been abusing the brakes and they won't cover it under warranty. But as a courtesy to me they would replace them this once. All four pads are cracked in half and they say that the rotors have been overheated.

2200 miles and all four pads are cracked and automatically i've been abusing the brakes. I'm going to call subaru customer service on monday morning about this.

Brand · 04-18-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by e30

So I have been having the same noises described here. I took the car to my dealer at 600 miles. They took the car into the shop and looked at the brakes. The service manager comes back and tells me that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the brakes. I didn't believe him. I've driven cars with brembos before and never have i heard anything like this.

Anyways I took the car to the dealer again today with 2200 miles on it. They pull the brakes apart and call me back to look at it. The same service manager takes me back to the car and tells me that I have been abusing the brakes and they won't cover it under warranty. But as a courtesy to me they would replace them this once. All four pads are cracked in half and they say that the rotors have been overheated.

2200 miles and all four pads are cracked and automatically i've been abusing the brakes. I'm going to call subaru customer service on monday morning about this.

That's pretty ballsy of them to say after you brought it in after 600 and they said nothing. You were obviously aware of an issue. SOA should take care of you, and I imagine they will.

e30 · 04-18-2008, 08:48 PM

Well the dealer said that subaru had denied the warranty claim. The dealer made me sign a form saying that if it was to happen again, I would be responsible to pay for it. Subaru customer service was already closed and it was either sign the paper or pay to have them put new pads in.

I'm hella pissed off about the whole thing right now. Especially cause the dude called me out and said that i was abusing the brakes because they were cracked.

He said that because it was an sti they had to call the district manager and ask him about replacing everything under warranty.

They did turn the rotors and replace the pads but the treatment I got both times I brought in my brand new car. And then having to sign a paper saying that if I abuse the brakes again I will have to pay for it.

Just stupid.

04-15-2008, 03:05 AM	#47
*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 or perhaps it was a result of handling during the shipping process? i can't imagine how unless it was by an impact bad enough to cause other problems. they wouldn't use the caliper area for tie downs. a reaction to salt air? temp changes+a dropped container?

04-15-2008, 03:15 AM	#48
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 it's more to do with the material of the pad. It's not like whole thing is broken in half. In my case the material of the pad that was breaking down hence showning cracks in the material. Didn't have a camera. Just my iphone and the pic didn't show up well.

04-15-2008, 03:47 PM	#51
wyattroa1 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 70 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise yeah, mine has 700 miles on her and am hearing this horrible noise and also feeling it when breaking... my wife was like wtf is that noise? this car is brand new...i really had nothing to say back to her....the car will go in the shop next week...this is not a performance brake thing.. this is a messed up brake thing. robert

04-15-2008, 05:15 PM	#52
wy4tt Amateur STI Driver Car: Black '08 STI w/ BBS Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 37 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise Should we do a survey?

04-16-2008, 07:17 AM	#54
supermarkus Spec C Club Car: 08 STi, SSM Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,441 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise What type of bed in procedure did you guys do for the pads when you got the car?

04-18-2008, 07:25 AM	#57
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 There is no Rear Kit available yet. But with Subaru already increasing the OEM rear brakes from the previous models, I dont think its going to be needed. A good set of pads and rotors will be more then enough for what we are using this vehicle for. As for price, pm me if you are interested. I want to keep this on topic.

04-18-2008, 08:01 PM	#58
e30 Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise So I have been having the same noises described here. I took the car to my dealer at 600 miles. They took the car into the shop and looked at the brakes. The service manager comes back and tells me that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the brakes. I didn't believe him. I've driven cars with brembos before and never have i heard anything like this. Anyways I took the car to the dealer again today with 2200 miles on it. They pull the brakes apart and call me back to look at it. The same service manager takes me back to the car and tells me that I have been abusing the brakes and they won't cover it under warranty. But as a courtesy to me they would replace them this once. All four pads are cracked in half and they say that the rotors have been overheated. 2200 miles and all four pads are cracked and automatically i've been abusing the brakes. I'm going to call subaru customer service on monday morning about this.

04-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#60
e30 Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STi brake noise Well the dealer said that subaru had denied the warranty claim. The dealer made me sign a form saying that if it was to happen again, I would be responsible to pay for it. Subaru customer service was already closed and it was either sign the paper or pay to have them put new pads in. I'm hella pissed off about the whole thing right now. Especially cause the dude called me out and said that i was abusing the brakes because they were cracked. He said that because it was an sti they had to call the district manager and ask him about replacing everything under warranty. They did turn the rotors and replace the pads but the treatment I got both times I brought in my brand new car. And then having to sign a paper saying that if I abuse the brakes again I will have to pay for it. Just stupid. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.