front brake noise?

sleepsindirt · 05-14-2008, 02:42 PM

hey guys,just joined

great forum.so much good info i love it,goin to walk the dogs with the lady so i need to be quick,08 sti,950 mi,strange noise coming from right front brake at slow speeds,2-5 mph first a clack then a screachish kinda squeal

any thoughts?this just started,noticed it 15 min ago pulling up and turning around in front of the house.i live in the mtns on a dirt road,dont know if this makes a diff,anywho broke it in nice,drive it like a adult,not raggin on the car i love it to no end thanks mike

polyol · 05-14-2008, 02:49 PM

Its not uncommon at all to hear brake noises at low speeds on STi's. My brakes make all kinds of noises...

The real question is...do they still stop you well?

sleepsindirt · 05-14-2008, 03:13 PM

thanks for the input,after a slow quick test drive i realized its both fronts not just one,i also under stand its hard to make a racecar tame enough for daily driving

.thanks mike

sleepsindirt · 05-14-2008, 03:16 PM

oh,they are the baddest brakes ive had on a vehicle even if they are loud,they work great

pearl boxer · 05-14-2008, 03:42 PM

Not intending on highjacking, but seeing as I have a related problem I thought I'd ask...

I get the clack and squeal when I'm driving slowly too. Then I'll stop, go to back up, then brake again, and it does the same clack and squeal. The funny thing is, is that it only happens on my drivers side front brake. Is it possible that my brake pads are lose in the front left rotor? Suggestions?

sleepsindirt · 05-14-2008, 04:58 PM

pearl boxer,thats it to the t with the clack noise,the clack has me more concerned than the rough squeal.....

Rootus · 05-14-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepsindirt

pearl boxer,thats it to the t with the clack noise,the clack has me more concerned than the rough squeal.....

Welcome to fixed caliper brakes

. The pads float in the caliper and there is a small amount of play. The first time you brake in one direction (forward or back) after having braked in the other, you will probably hear a click/clack/snap/whatever. 'Tis normal for this style of brake.

sleepsindirt · 05-14-2008, 05:20 PM

thanks rootus,i was hoping it was somthing like that

polyol · 05-14-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rootus

Welcome to fixed caliper brakes

. The pads float in the caliper and there is a small amount of play. The first time you brake in one direction (forward or back) after having braked in the other, you will probably hear a click/clack/snap/whatever. 'Tis normal for this style of brake.

10-4...welcome to big brakes...mine clack...cling...zap...pop...when changing direction from front to revers.

polyol · 05-14-2008, 08:10 PM

Squeal...I had the same problem from 10-0mph on stock pads. When I switched to Hawk HPS I have no problem with squeel....

pearl boxer · 05-15-2008, 07:10 AM

Thanks guys. I figured that this was somewhat normal for the Brembo's. I was just concerned because it never did this on my 06 WRX with the 4 pots, which I believe are a fixed caliper brake as well. Also, when I bought the STI from the first owner and drove it over 1800 miles to my home, it never once made any brake noise. It wasnt until a couple weeks later that it just started happening. I do have Porterfiled RS-4 brake pads on, which would explain a bit of squeel. But why the clacking noise is localized on my front left brake caliper is beyond me. I guess I'll have to take them apart this weekend. Any suggestions as to what I should look for when I'm in there?

STI 08 · 05-15-2008, 06:27 PM

mine started squealing and grinding at 100 miles. i was woried at first, but it kinda went away, only does it now when they are really hot. i had the dealer check it out just to be safe and they told me half a dozen 08 sti owners have come in complaining about it. but they cant find anything wrong. i read around i little more, and accept it as normal now

cyanb · 05-16-2008, 05:33 PM

Get them looked at again, with the wheels off.
There have been a few complaints of cracked pads - I had weird grinding noises at 50-100 miles on the car, I'm at 1000 now, and both fronts are definitely cracked and on order. If they aren't cracked, they might be wearing unevenly on the outer edges.

Just an FYI.

-G

Subie 2.5 STI · 05-16-2008, 08:12 PM

yea i have noticed the same squel noise on the front brakes, i thought it was something but i noticed the same sound on my spec v when i change brake pads. i just think its normal on brembos.
It only squels on mine on low low speeds.

raindance · 05-17-2008, 08:47 AM

Odd. I don't have any type of weird noises from mine (at about 2500 miles). My '05 never made any odd sounds either. Just assloads of dust.

-rain-

05-14-2008, 02:42 PM	#1
sleepsindirt Senior STI Driver Car: 08white sti gold bbs Fav Mod: emblem delete Posts: 392 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	front brake noise? hey guys,just joined great forum.so much good info i love it,goin to walk the dogs with the lady so i need to be quick,08 sti,950 mi,strange noise coming from right front brake at slow speeds,2-5 mph first a clack then a screachish kinda squealany thoughts?this just started,noticed it 15 min ago pulling up and turning around in front of the house.i live in the mtns on a dirt road,dont know if this makes a diff,anywho broke it in nice,drive it like a adult,not raggin on the car i love it to no end thanks mike This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-14-2008, 02:49 PM	#2
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,241 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? Its not uncommon at all to hear brake noises at low speeds on STi's. My brakes make all kinds of noises... The real question is...do they still stop you well?

05-14-2008, 03:13 PM	#3
sleepsindirt Senior STI Driver Car: 08white sti gold bbs Fav Mod: emblem delete Posts: 392 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? thanks for the input,after a slow quick test drive i realized its both fronts not just one,i also under stand its hard to make a racecar tame enough for daily driving.thanks mike

05-14-2008, 03:16 PM	#4
sleepsindirt Senior STI Driver Car: 08white sti gold bbs Fav Mod: emblem delete Posts: 392 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? oh,they are the baddest brakes ive had on a vehicle even if they are loud,they work great

05-14-2008, 03:42 PM	#5
pearl boxer Junior STI Driver Car: '07 UGM STI Ltd #262 Fav Mod: APS TBE Posts: 98 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: front brake noise? Not intending on highjacking, but seeing as I have a related problem I thought I'd ask... I get the clack and squeal when I'm driving slowly too. Then I'll stop, go to back up, then brake again, and it does the same clack and squeal. The funny thing is, is that it only happens on my drivers side front brake. Is it possible that my brake pads are lose in the front left rotor? Suggestions?

05-14-2008, 04:58 PM	#6
sleepsindirt Senior STI Driver Car: 08white sti gold bbs Fav Mod: emblem delete Posts: 392 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? pearl boxer,thats it to the t with the clack noise,the clack has me more concerned than the rough squeal.....

05-14-2008, 05:20 PM	#8
sleepsindirt Senior STI Driver Car: 08white sti gold bbs Fav Mod: emblem delete Posts: 392 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? thanks rootus,i was hoping it was somthing like that

05-14-2008, 08:10 PM	#10
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,241 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? Squeal...I had the same problem from 10-0mph on stock pads. When I switched to Hawk HPS I have no problem with squeel....

05-15-2008, 07:10 AM	#11
pearl boxer Junior STI Driver Car: '07 UGM STI Ltd #262 Fav Mod: APS TBE Posts: 98 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: front brake noise? Thanks guys. I figured that this was somewhat normal for the Brembo's. I was just concerned because it never did this on my 06 WRX with the 4 pots, which I believe are a fixed caliper brake as well. Also, when I bought the STI from the first owner and drove it over 1800 miles to my home, it never once made any brake noise. It wasnt until a couple weeks later that it just started happening. I do have Porterfiled RS-4 brake pads on, which would explain a bit of squeel. But why the clacking noise is localized on my front left brake caliper is beyond me. I guess I'll have to take them apart this weekend. Any suggestions as to what I should look for when I'm in there?

05-15-2008, 06:27 PM	#12
STI 08 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI Location: CA Posts: 161 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? mine started squealing and grinding at 100 miles. i was woried at first, but it kinda went away, only does it now when they are really hot. i had the dealer check it out just to be safe and they told me half a dozen 08 sti owners have come in complaining about it. but they cant find anything wrong. i read around i little more, and accept it as normal now

05-16-2008, 05:33 PM	#13
cyanb Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 18 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? Get them looked at again, with the wheels off. There have been a few complaints of cracked pads - I had weird grinding noises at 50-100 miles on the car, I'm at 1000 now, and both fronts are definitely cracked and on order. If they aren't cracked, they might be wearing unevenly on the outer edges. Just an FYI. -G

05-16-2008, 08:12 PM	#14
Subie 2.5 STI Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: rallyarmor mud flaps for now Location: Southern California Posts: 190 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? yea i have noticed the same squel noise on the front brakes, i thought it was something but i noticed the same sound on my spec v when i change brake pads. i just think its normal on brembos. It only squels on mine on low low speeds.

05-17-2008, 08:47 AM	#15
raindance Grassroots STI Racer Car: DGM 08 STi Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 569 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: front brake noise? Odd. I don't have any type of weird noises from mine (at about 2500 miles). My '05 never made any odd sounds either. Just assloads of dust. -rain- This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.