Loud Brake Squeak

ilikepie · 03-03-2006, 09:47 AM

Ok so when I back my sti up and I lightly push the brakes or just when I push them, they squeak, or whine really loud. I only have 12k on my car too.

Clarque · 03-03-2006, 10:07 AM

me too.... but I am about to change my pads. I was at a Costco yesterday backing up and some guy came up to me after I got out of the car. He asked if my brakes always squeek. I said I was about to change them and that might be why. He said he just bought an 06 STI and has 1K miles on it and his brakes squeek too. whats up with the squeek?

-Ryan

swift2fly · 03-03-2006, 10:25 AM

i get the reverse squeek as well. but mine depends on the outside temp.

straightouttajersey · 03-03-2006, 10:28 AM

I'm pretty sure the reverse squeak is a common problem on STi's..

A1337STI · 03-03-2006, 10:38 AM

I have an 05 with 11K miles and i get the squeek. I just had my car in for maintance (didn't realize i was supost to go in at 7500 so i just went in) they inspect the brakes on that checkup and didn't tell me anything, so i'm assuming my brakes are fine.

when your brakes Squeek/ Screech Everytime you need new break pads. In my case it only happens some of the times. maybe At Most 1 use of the brakes per driving session. almost always early on. (maybe its cuase they are cold ? ) snowy? dirty? dusty?

my *Guess* is that its normal, but maybe call the dealership ?

ilikepie · 03-03-2006, 11:07 AM

Yeah I figured it was common. Thanks for the replies.

SD 05 STi · 03-03-2006, 11:38 AM

got it on mine too. ~8k on my car only, but the squeek has been there for a while now.

pantag · 03-03-2006, 11:55 AM

They squeak if it's cold outside. If the weather gets better I've never got any squeaks. Normal with the stock STi pads.
In reverse, you might also get a clunk noise. The pad is moving backwards. Expected. You will hear one more clunk noise when your press the brake pedal as you go forward. This is becauase the pad is moving forward again.

AmeenR · 03-03-2006, 02:08 PM

The "backing up brake squeel" is completely normal. I even get it when going forward and turning + braking @ full lock when in parking lots. As many may notice on other cars w/ similar or more exreme braking systems, there will be consequences to having such great breaking power (IE noise, dusting, squeeling). Once those big pads get bedded in, they only prefer to be ground one way, and when suddenly they start going backwards, they will complain. Being in a cold climate definately makes it more pronounced too.

I've always found that a few panic stops from hwy speeds (like 85-35) really seem to refresh the disc surfaces for me (2005 sti w/ 12,000mi.). The discs tend to get a little bit glased over with lots of city driving w/ light braking and need to exfoliate sometimes

Mochenmat · 03-03-2006, 06:05 PM

ahhhem...i have found a temp fix for this "Squeak"..take your wheels off get an air hose spray every angle of the calipers and roters...(WEAR A DUST MASK) **** will kill you

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 03-03-2006, 06:26 PM

i can play inagodadavida pulling into a parking space.

ikos · 07-18-2006, 07:30 PM

I have a 2006 sti with only 3000km. It has been squeaking for awhile now.
It squeaks once going forward then also going backwards and keeps doing this back and forth. Went to dealer they say its normal and that all sti's do the same.

ikos · 07-18-2006, 07:37 PM

I have a 2006 sti with only 3000km. It has been squeaking for awhile now.
It squeaks once going forward then also going backwards and keeps doing this back and forth. Went to dealer they say its normal and that all sti's do the same.

sdoow · 07-19-2006, 09:25 AM

HP+ compounds from Hawk are known to have squealing as well, and we have done something about this.

After years of research, development and tests, we are proudly announcing the release of RB high performance brake shims (brake noise and heat insulator) that will provide the solution to alleviate the squeaky noise associated with performance pads braking or even stock pad set up with money back guarantee result.

RB High performance brake shims also allow drivers to use more aggressive brake pads without generating the annoyed and embarrassing noise with the additional benefit of shielding the heat transmitting to caliper and improve your brake performance both on street and track.

Read more here:
http://www.racingbrake.com/Brake_Shims_s/2447.htm

22B · 07-23-2006, 08:32 PM

The RB high performance shims sounds interesting. Will it be able to withstand track temperatures of 1000F+ ? I read that silicone can handle only up to around 500F temps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdoow

HP+ compounds from Hawk are known to have squealing as well, and we have done something about this.

After years of research, development and tests, we are proudly announcing the release of RB high performance brake shims (brake noise and heat insulator) that will provide the solution to alleviate the squeaky noise associated with performance pads braking or even stock pad set up with money back guarantee result.

RB High performance brake shims also allow drivers to use more aggressive brake pads without generating the annoyed and embarrassing noise with the additional benefit of shielding the heat transmitting to caliper and improve your brake performance both on street and track.

Read more here:
http://www.racingbrake.com/Brake_Shims_s/2447.htm

03-03-2006, 09:47 AM	#1
ilikepie Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Misery (MO) Posts: 547 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Loud Brake Squeak Ok so when I back my sti up and I lightly push the brakes or just when I push them, they squeak, or whine really loud. I only have 12k on my car too. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-03-2006, 10:07 AM	#2
Clarque Spec C Club Car: 2004 JBP STI Fav Mod: Kakimoto Racing GT1.0Z Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,832 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	me too.... but I am about to change my pads. I was at a Costco yesterday backing up and some guy came up to me after I got out of the car. He asked if my brakes always squeek. I said I was about to change them and that might be why. He said he just bought an 06 STI and has 1K miles on it and his brakes squeek too. whats up with the squeek? -Ryan

03-03-2006, 10:25 AM	#3
swift2fly Senior STI Driver Car: MY07 Jizz Fav Mod: Prodrive Recaros Location: LBCity, So.CaLi Posts: 332 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	i get the reverse squeek as well. but mine depends on the outside temp.

03-03-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
straightouttajersey Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Posts: 1,462 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I'm pretty sure the reverse squeak is a common problem on STi's..

03-03-2006, 10:38 AM	#5
A1337STI STI Driver Car: 05 WRB w/Gold Location: Stateline, NV Posts: 216 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I have an 05 with 11K miles and i get the squeek. I just had my car in for maintance (didn't realize i was supost to go in at 7500 so i just went in) they inspect the brakes on that checkup and didn't tell me anything, so i'm assuming my brakes are fine. when your brakes Squeek/ Screech Everytime you need new break pads. In my case it only happens some of the times. maybe At Most 1 use of the brakes per driving session. almost always early on. (maybe its cuase they are cold ? ) snowy? dirty? dusty? my Guess is that its normal, but maybe call the dealership ?

03-03-2006, 11:07 AM	#6
ilikepie Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Misery (MO) Posts: 547 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah I figured it was common. Thanks for the replies.

03-03-2006, 11:38 AM	#7
SD 05 STi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Bride Zeta III / Advan RGII >=) Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,203 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	got it on mine too. ~8k on my car only, but the squeek has been there for a while now.

03-03-2006, 11:55 AM	#8
pantag Spec C Club Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: My right foot... Location: Waterford CT Posts: 1,992 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	They squeak if it's cold outside. If the weather gets better I've never got any squeaks. Normal with the stock STi pads. In reverse, you might also get a clunk noise. The pad is moving backwards. Expected. You will hear one more clunk noise when your press the brake pedal as you go forward. This is becauase the pad is moving forward again.

03-03-2006, 02:08 PM	#9
AmeenR Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Seat Time Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 351 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	The "backing up brake squeel" is completely normal. I even get it when going forward and turning + braking @ full lock when in parking lots. As many may notice on other cars w/ similar or more exreme braking systems, there will be consequences to having such great breaking power (IE noise, dusting, squeeling). Once those big pads get bedded in, they only prefer to be ground one way, and when suddenly they start going backwards, they will complain. Being in a cold climate definately makes it more pronounced too. I've always found that a few panic stops from hwy speeds (like 85-35) really seem to refresh the disc surfaces for me (2005 sti w/ 12,000mi.). The discs tend to get a little bit glased over with lots of city driving w/ light braking and need to exfoliate sometimes

03-03-2006, 06:05 PM	#10
Mochenmat Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Posts: 524 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	ahhhem...i have found a temp fix for this "Squeak"..take your wheels off get an air hose spray every angle of the calipers and roters...(WEAR A DUST MASK) **** will kill you

03-03-2006, 06:26 PM	#11
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,882 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	i can play inagodadavida pulling into a parking space.

07-18-2006, 07:30 PM	#12
ikos Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRX STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Genome Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 127 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a 2006 sti with only 3000km. It has been squeaking for awhile now. It squeaks once going forward then also going backwards and keeps doing this back and forth. Went to dealer they say its normal and that all sti's do the same.

07-18-2006, 07:37 PM	#13
ikos Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRX STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Genome Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 127 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a 2006 sti with only 3000km. It has been squeaking for awhile now. It squeaks once going forward then also going backwards and keeps doing this back and forth. Went to dealer they say its normal and that all sti's do the same.

07-19-2006, 09:25 AM	#14
sdoow Amateur STI Driver Car: 01 Subaru WRX STi Sp Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 28 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	HP+ compounds from Hawk are known to have squealing as well, and we have done something about this. After years of research, development and tests, we are proudly announcing the release of RB high performance brake shims (brake noise and heat insulator) that will provide the solution to alleviate the squeaky noise associated with performance pads braking or even stock pad set up with money back guarantee result. RB High performance brake shims also allow drivers to use more aggressive brake pads without generating the annoyed and embarrassing noise with the additional benefit of shielding the heat transmitting to caliper and improve your brake performance both on street and track. Read more here: http://www.racingbrake.com/Brake_Shims_s/2447.htm