dodgy brakes

[nicostar]

hi all , is it a common fault to have crap brakes (hard pedal , grinding noise) first thing in morning ?

i nearly ran into another car yesterday as my car wouldn't stop

the dealer says it's because of the hard compound that the pads are made of , they suggested fitting a softer compound pad.

have any of you guys/galls had any probs ?

[st3ph3n]

Never really had much trouble with the standard WRX pads. The EBC pads I'm using now can be a bit of a handful first thing, which is why I'll always warm them up. Usually a few brisk stops to clean them and the discs and get a bit of heat into the system does the trick.

[Gumball]

just a case of what your happy with.

uprated preformance pads will squeek when you stop cos they need to really heat up first.

standard pads shouldnt be doing that really and maybe you should have a look at the fronts and see if you can see any pad left between the caliper and the disc. the chances that they thought "somones going to buy this.....lets puts new pads on" are remote

subaru brake pads, discs, etc are more expensive than better aftermarket gear !!!

MINTEX 1144 pads all round to begin with then if you fall into the "i drive like i stole it" category then get

MINTEX 1155'S ALL ROUND

[alistair_learmonth]

Warpage seems to be a common thread when complaining about brakes in Sti anyway, usually manifested in steering wheel judder braking from high speed. Or vibration in the rear seats from the rear discs if warped.

New discs and pads are required, though make and type seem to be open to debate with common plumbing for Pagid 4.2.1 or the new 4.2.2 which is the new upgrade and some quality discs like DBA slotted discs. Though price is an issue with the above coming in at £160 set & £275 pair (Sti Brembo conversion). I have also read Godspeed quoted as good discs. Brembo discs come in at £225 pair straight replacements.

Your issue seems to be more pad related, depends on type you have fitted and driving style. EBC have had a write up about being a bit soft and quick wearing, though others swear by them. Like all performence cars brake squeel has to be endured at low speed its common and depending on pad can be just noticeable to down right loud.

Its a funny old game car mods. You choose by cost and what you require to meet your needs then hope you chosen correctly which can only be done when you experience them for yourself.