hi guys just wondering if anyone can shead some light on a noise i have on my 03 sti. when i go from first to reverse and touch my brakes i get a noise that sounds like my pads slapping against the disk,had a look at them through the wheel and they look nearly new,what could it be...

 

Lisa,

Take it to a garage

 

Mine do it too. Was told it's nothing to worry about

 

same here... had no breaking problems other than this same noise, was told nothing to worry about, hope this helps, to be on the safe side tho, pls take and get them checked, for your piece of mind, Better safe than sorry...

 

Got the same noise on 52 Bugeye WRX. According to Subaru garage it is a "missing brake caliper anti rattle spring". It means the pads are moving forwards / back the first time you brake in either direction.

I am told it is perfectly safe to use - just annoying. Especially as it was OK before the dealer changed the front pads!!

Over rough surfaces my pads even rattle in the caliper.

PS I'm a newbie. Been an owner 18 months. Still loving it. Excellent Forum.

 

Yep it's the pads moving slightly in the caliper.

There is a cure for this that involves removing pads and filling holes with araldite (sp?) and re drilling smaller holes.

This is a common thing with aftermarket pads, but as mentioned, not really a problem just a bit of a PITA..!

 

The brakes clunking once in reverse, and then once in forwards is normal on the OEM Brembos.
Loud squealing in reverse is also normal!!

 

thanks to all my mind is at rest now,can go back to givin it loads he he.. still a newbie here but love it lols.