Brakes Failed Problems of Subaru Impreza

We had a new clutch installed and the brake pedal and clutch pedal now move together. Simultaneously this not only is a safety issue but has potential to cause premature clutch and brake failure.

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Front end collision, vehicle totalled. Seat belt failure. Brake failure. Airbags failed to deploy. Multiple injuries sustained.

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On Nov. 20, 2008, flatirons Subaru and Subaru of America sold me a new 2008 Impreza wrx sti with defective brakes. On Dec. 15, 2008, while commuting to work I was involved in a car accident. I pushed down the brake pedal, but the brakes failed to engage (the brake pedal was hard). As I was driving cautiously, no one was injured and no other vehicle, except mine, suffered damage to the front headlight. The car was less than a month old had fewer that 650 miles on odometer. The service department inspected the car on Dec. 17, the service representative told me that brake vacuum booster hose valve was defective. The dealer's service manager in refusing to accept any responsibility wrote to me stating the problem is intermittent that only occurs in extreme cold weather, and Subaru performs most of the inspections at the factory on new cars. The dealer performs a very limited inspection with a quick test drive before the sale. Although the dealership repaired the brakes defect under warranty on Dec. 22, they took no responsibility for the results of the defect or for not properly inspecting the car prior to selling it to me. The only response I have received from Subaru of America is that I should take up my damage with my insurance carrier. If Subaru can continue to sell poorly inspected cars with defective brakes without any consequences, they will continue to do so. That's not fair to me and certainly not fair to any person who wrecks because of the brake defect and perhaps injures someone. I think car companies should not sell defective, inadequately inspected new cars to the public and I am asking for your help to enforce this. Upon your request, I can provide a copy of the service invoices on the repair done on the brakes; email and mail correspondence with Subaru of America and flatirons Subaru.

On 6/8/06 I drove my brand-new Subaru Impreza 2005 (under 6000 miles and not a wrx) station wagon down a country road at approximately 25-30 miles per hour. The road was straight and level; the surface was smooth and dry. Traffic in front of me had stopped before a traffic light and I applied the brakes in a normal fashion. I felt the most unusual sensation: the brake pedal went down ever so slightly - I guess about one half inch at the most, and then it felt as though I had hit a brick, as if someone placed a solid object under the pedal. I pushed harder on the brakes and ended almost lying in an extended position, pushing the brakes as hard as I could. The car did not even slow down. There was no abs activity, no pulsating brake action or anything like it. I was in shock as I rear-ended the car in front of me, still waiting for the light. The impact was small, and no airbags were deployed. No one was injured, thank god. My Subaru is being fixed at the tune of $ 3500. 00. The other car's damage was minimal and all damage would probably have been avoided if it would not have been a SUV with big spare on the back, extending its bumper. I spoke with the dealership and they told me to bring in the car for inspection, once it is fixed. I most certainly plan to do this but somehow I do not expect much help, especially after reading other Subaru owner's experience with problems of brake failure. I am hoping to get the abs system disabled, unless they can replace it. I feel very uncomfortable about driving this car, and even more uncomfortable about selling it to some unsuspecting soul. I will register this problems with all possible agencies and was comforted to learn about your web-site. Thanks for being there. Any advise?.

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Approaching a toll-booth I began braking moderately from roughly 45mph. At about 15mph I went over some broken pavement with small pock marks. The pedal immediately went to the floor, or thereabouts, and a significant loss of braking power occurred. Upon releasing the brake and reengaging the vehicle's brakes, the brakes operately properly and stopped the car. By the time I stopped, however, I was already 20 feet beyond the tollbooth. Thank god there was not a car in front of me. I have also been able to repeat this scenario numerous times over rough, dry pavement with light to moderate braking. The bumps seem to confuse the abs. (?) I brought the car into marin Subaru, who confirmed a brake hydraulic failure and replace the offending parts.

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On 2/4/02 I was coming up to a stop light behind traffic. When I applied my brakes nothing happened. I had brake pedal but the car did not slow down at all. I immediately I geared down going about 20mph and applied the brakes again but no reaction. I hit the car in front at the rate of about 10mph and did considerable damage to my car. This was not the first time I had a problem with the brakes. In oct. 2001 I applied the brakes at about 55mph, the abs system kicked in, but the vehicle didn't even slow down. I continued trying the brakes for at least 1 mile down the road with no slowing of the vehicle. Finally the brakes started to work and I continued on my way. In Dec. When I took the car in for servicing, I stated this incident and was told that the abs braking system isn't supposed to stop or slow down the car. From that point I decided to brake the car by gearing down so the abs brakes would never kick in. In Jan. I applied the brakes one day to turn into my driveway and nothing not even the abs. A little further down the hill, the brakes worked and I stopped. It was a little slippery that day so I thought the failure to slow down or stop was related to the road conditions. Then on 2/4/02 the brakes failed to have any reaction once again and this time there was an accident. I do not intend to drive the car again until this problem is solved.

Abs in the 2002 Impreza is dangerous over bumps. Brakes can fail when braking over bumps at moderate speeds when in neutral. I have had several near misses, as have many others. The problem is largely reproduceable, and not uncommon. Please follow this.

Very concerned about my brakes: this only happens after backing up and moving forward. At this point when I apply the brake to stop, I'll either hear a clank or clank, clank sound from under the car. I can't tell if it's from the front left or right front. It almost sounds like a rock coming loose from the tire and hitting the wheel well at 55 mph but I'm only moving at 5 mph. I took the car to mark thomas motors to have it checked out and their report says they couldn't find anything wrong and that this is typical and not a problem. I believe this is a potential problem and this sound could be causing damage to part(s) that could lead my brakes to fail when I need them. I need assistance in this matter. Thanks - rich.

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