Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx

The Service Brakes problem

The welds that attach the brake and clutch peddle to the vehicle brake and allow the whole peddle assembly to move. Because of this, braking efficiency and drive gear engagement become compromised. In the event that a hard stop is needed, the whole assembly could brake and keep the driver from   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

I recognized a squeeking sound every time I depressed my clutch to shift the car. Having had an oil change, I wasn't scheduled for car maintenance for 3 months or 3,000 miles. When I took my car to my mechanic for service, I asked them to check the squeeking sound.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

Brake/clutch bracket weld failure. Brake/clutch pedal assembly is lose. 3 of the 5 spotwelds holding the brake/clutch assembly have failed. This causes the brakes to feel mushy and the clutch difficult to depress and difficult to engage and disengage the clutch.   Read details...


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