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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Noise when applying brakes

When I press the brake pedal I can hear the caliper making a creaking noise. Literally sounds like a creek , like ur walking on a bad floorboard. It is coming from the brake side when I press the brake pedal continuously it creaks every time.

I haven't changed pads or rotors in 3 yrs, pads have about 40 percent left, no pulsation on rotors. Any ideas?

Car is a 05 sti
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Brake fluid? I dunno just throwin it out there
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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if its a creaking noise i had it too. Went away when i got my brakes reflushed and bled
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bkblitzed
if its a creaking noise i had it too. Went away when i got my brakes reflushed and bled
Right now it's parked I pressed the pedal without starting the car same noise......creeeeaaaaakkkk
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Does it sound like brake shim squeal? Or just pedal squeak?
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by pho_shizzle
Does it sound like brake shim squeal? Or just pedal squeak?
Only when pedal is pressed it makes the noise when car is not moving too
Old May 1, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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Your caliper pins might need to be regreased. In the 100k miles I've had my car it only happened to the front driver's side once, so I don't think it's a common problem though. Just an idea.
Old May 1, 2012 | 12:19 AM
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just throwing it out there, subaru rotors are known to squeak, grind, and similar noises but once they get driven a little the noise goes away. does it happen continuously as you drive or only the first couple times you apply the brakes?
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He said that it makes the noise when the car is not in motion.
Old May 1, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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The question that didn't get answered was, does it sound like it is coming from the caliper/outside the car or inside like on the pedal itself?
Old May 1, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 04GG
The question that didn't get answered was, does it sound like it is coming from the caliper/outside the car or inside like on the pedal itself?
Caliper outside, I can hear the caliper making the noise from inside. But I put my ear near the caliper, Def from there...
Old May 1, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Just perform basic brake job 1st and see if that help.

I would change and bleed brake fluid. Regrease brake pins with silicon paste. Regrease between brake pads and shims using brake grease. Inspect for damage around caliper piston seals.
Old May 1, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Seriously.... your brakes are just dirty and tired. It's about time for a brake job. Lube doesn't last forever.
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
Seriously.... your brakes are just dirty and tired. It's about time for a brake job. Lube doesn't last forever.
Ya i was thinking that...I've had the car for 3 yrs and am deciding its due time to get new rotors and pads anyway. The previously owner had it for 29K miles, Im at 47K and 7 yrs old on the same pads and rotors
Old May 1, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Yep, probably just brake dust in there and dried out if there was anti-squeal, and likely could just be worn and getting to that point where they need to be replaced. Best bet is to just pull them and see what's going on.



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