Co2000

Hi just bought a Sti 03 uk and the (std) brakes make a slight grinding noise (like you'd expect after its been sitting for a day or 2) but it dosn't really go away with normal driving. Garage said due to the harder pads they all sound like this ?

They sound like my old AP with grooved disc set up from years ago on my Esc Cossie

Cold performace is also poor.

Could they be glazed ?

Thanks for any help

Co.

p1doc

how many miles on car,what sort of pads,are discs worn or do they look glazed?
martin

chris's scooby

Are they the Brembo's on the MY03 STi?

Co2000

Yup Brembos & the discs have a slight lip 2mm max and there is no judder just a slight scuffing noise

Haven't had the pads out as the dealer will have another look if we want

I'm trying to find out if this noise is normal

Cars done 35k but very good condition.


Cheers


Co.

chris's scooby

I think most cars with the Brembo's do this, mine does.

wrxmania

My WRX does this on the 4 pots too.

Brian

Chip

Mine too.

Chip

Jason Knowles

Same noise on mine 04STI with brembos,only hear it at low speeds,and more when the brakes are cold,cars done 1700miles JASON

chris's scooby

I think i've now found a solution to the problem. I now make sure i always drive with the radio on!

Mr Pants!

I have a MY03 STi and it does it as well, only at slow speeds and coming to a halt.

Also, if I go into reverse they sometimes squeek.

GrollySTI

Mine too

jpor

iTrader: (1)

And Mine.

yamman 02 R1

guess what, mine aswell but they work great!!!!

urban

iTrader: (1)

I've an MY02 STi and it does it aswell.
Regarding the squealing noise in reverse, what is that?

Shaun

WH03JAM

Yep, my 03STI's brakes also grind when cold and sometimes squeal when reversing and braking. Seem to work fine once warm though. I guess it is to do wiith the brake compound.

Scooby-Monster

Yep happens on my O3 STi also

Elmer Fudpucker

My battery may constantly go flat and my rear suspension may well be knackered but my 03 STi brakes certainly don't make any grinding noises at all

donutman

mine do and it is a JDM

p1doc

mine dont-grooved dba discs and ds2500 pads,did not squeak when standard either
martin

SPEN555

My MY03 STi JDM does this.

I was convinced the pads needed changing (15k miles) and upon removing the front pads I found half the meat on the pad was still left! So I put em back on.

Now 1/2 worn braking does not seem as keen as when new though.

Damian.