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Old 07 December 2009, 04:44 PM
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Hi lads just looking for a bit of advice just recently purchased a 2009 wrx-s cars great but i get a vibration from the brakes at speed i think the discs are warped and ideas ?? are there any aftermarket brakes worth getting for it ?????
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Have the discs checked for run-out. Could be warped or just pad deposits.

If you are overheating the standard brakes, better discs and pads will be a big step forward.

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Cheers !! would warped brakes be coverd under warranty ???
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Best to ask your dealer, but yes we have supplied uprated discs at the dealers expense before.

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Do what i did & throw the std sliding calipers & fit STI brakes all round, not had any problems since, & it does actually stop the car now.
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