B-BGTLimited Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 From my experience it always takes an extra effort to prove there is something wrong with the car to Subaru dealers, this gets frustrating, and will be one of the reasons my next car (most likely) won't be a Subaru. Sorry for the off-topic. If you think that specific to Subaru then you'll be greatly disappointed when you get another car and find a quirk that you want fixed on it. They all work the same and just don't want to deal with the small things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 If you think that specific to Subaru then you'll be greatly disappointed when you get another car and find a quirk that you want fixed on it. They all work the same and just don't want to deal with the small things. You're right but considering that Subarus are generally more quirky this gets more annoying. I can only speak from my personal experience but after owning 4 Subies, a Toyota RAV4 and a Nissan 240SX, the last 2 had practially 0 issues up to 120k when I sold them, whereas with Subies something is always wrong. Most often just annoyances such as this particular brake pedal noise, sometimes more serious like the clutch release bearing going bad just after it was replaced 10k miles ago or a faulty automatic transmission erroneously shutting down while trying to pass on a highway, at some point you just get tired and start looking at others. They are great cars nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 You're right but considering that Subarus are generally more quirky this gets more annoying. I can only speak from my personal experience but after owning 4 Subies, a Toyota RAV4 and a Nissan 240SX, the last 2 had practially 0 issues up to 120k when I sold them, whereas with Subies something is always wrong. Most often just annoyances such as this particular brake pedal noise, sometimes more serious like the clutch release bearing going bad just after it was replaced 10k miles ago or a faulty automatic transmission erroneously shutting down while trying to pass on a highway, at some point you just get tired and start looking at others. They are great cars nonetheless. Sometime it's the area and sometimes it's the dealership. In DMV area people would leave Maryland and Virginia and drive to pa for Mazda service. I got a Mercury in Texas and the dealers there blew me off when I walked in with the F/L/M printout of the issue and the exact fix. They blew me off and told me 3 bottle of techron will fix the failed sender(10 of 19 gals of gas in the tank and the needle was buried past "E"). I handed them a bag of 6 empty bottles of techron and drove off. Shipping the car back to Va they did it under warranty the 1st time. As for cars and no quirks, you might as well save up and get a Rolls Royce...oh wait they have a recall for the hood emblem not disengaging correctly when they plow thru a crowd of people. Then there was the Cadi with the glovebox recall because it posed a serious hazard to a passenger who refuses to buckle a seat belt. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 LOL, I think I'll stick with Japanese, may be except Toyota, at least not until the memories about their sticking gas pedal fiasco fade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Mine started this clicking noise yesterday. Sounds like it could be the brake light switch or something around the firewall. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 I was thinking to remove the switch and drive around to see if the noise goes away, anyone knows if it safe apart from someone rear ending you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I wouldn't drive in city traffic, but a quick run around the back roads would be ok, but I'm not a Cop so I don't care what you do... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 I was asking more in the technical aspect, like I'm not sure if this is truly just a brake light switch or it actually sends signals to ECU that somehow affect how the engine runs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Has it! Should have known it wasn't just me. Makes me feel like there's something delicate about the brakes and I should avoid having to brake hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svx6 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 maybe this is something more serious that the manufacturer needs to look at given all of the pedal problems in the news as of late(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
char kuey teow Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I have the click on my 2005 LGT automatic. It started at 50K miles. It is so annoying. It happens when coming to a stop and again when moving away from the stop. I took my car to an independent garage where they pulled apart the center console, look at the linkage, and said they couldn't find anything wrong to fix. It seems likely to be the transmission interlock. It's not worth anymore time or money to pursue. I'll follow this thread to see if anybody learns anything more on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 This thread is hillarious. "Captain Obvious" would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Care to share a solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPLegacyGT Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I also have this problem. Really annoying. Made a thread about it. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/clutch-pedal-clicking-and-feel-wierd-157466.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 No good news but at least I now know what it is not. It is not the stop light switch as I thought, took it out and drove around the neighborhood today - the annoying click is still there. I'm pretty much convinced at this point it comes from the brake booster, and not the pedal assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gessvt Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Subscribe and bump. I can feel it with my right foot and there's also an audible click. Do these cars have traditional brake booster seals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I still have this and just haven't had a chance to really investigate it. I need to hide my USB cable for my tactrix so maybe I'll look up there then to see if I can see anything worn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALX2987 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Back from the dead..Ive had the click since the day I have owned the car. Its not so much the noise thats alarming, its the fact I can feel it in my foot. I could care less if it clicked everytime I depressed the brake, but it feels like it clicks off of something, I just dont want to be driving, hear a click, and suddenly my whole pedal assembely is on the floor. Its hard to duplicate and I cant seem to pin it down to a particular situation. Nie to know I'm not the only one though..any new updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 u ever take it in under your 3/36? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybaster Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 subscribed but I wonder if it is the brake light switch/clutch depressed switch I had a similar issue with an RX-7, and 240sx before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loogie Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 LOL, I think I'll stick with Japanese, may be except Toyota, at least not until the memories about their sticking gas pedal fiasco fade i have a friend at toyota, that recall was caused by the vehicles floor mats. they just smashed a divot in the floorboard and gave the car back haha. i have a tacoma and love it as much as my subi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenzoGT Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No problem with at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have yet to look into this and I still have the click occasionally... I hope to someday have time to work on my Subie... Been way too busy with everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidimpulse Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 bump and subscribed...thank god I thought I was the only one! It's been bothering me since day 1. Originally only was occuring on 1 of the 4 wheels, now its happening on what seems like all 4. Ive brought it to an independent shop numerous times and each time they say everything looks fine....ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The click this thread is referring to is coming from under the dash in the clutch pedal assy... Not the wheels themselves.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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