The "Who broke it's axle" thread - Page 12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dipstik-sportech · 09-14-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cu0ngsayz

Without going under the car. How can you tell if the axle is broken? Is there a loud humming noise

It won't move

brianhj · 09-14-2014, 10:57 AM

This thread has the worst title ever

charged86 · 09-14-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brianhj

This thread has the worst title ever

because canada

Guff · 09-14-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cu0ngsayz

Without going under the car. How can you tell if the axle is broken? Is there a loud humming noise

You'll hear a loud click coming from the broken axle whenever you load it. So when you move from a stop, sudden acceleration, acceleration after a gear change, etc. Sometimes coming off load too, such as in deceleration.

Dipstik-sportech · 09-14-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Guff

You'll hear a loud click coming from the broken axle whenever you load it. So when you move from a stop, sudden acceleration, acceleration after a gear change, etc. Sometimes coming off load too, such as in deceleration.

Technically it's not broken at that point, it breaking.

Guff · 09-14-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Technically it's not broken at that point, it breaking.

True. But that's all you need for warranty!

stonenewt · 09-14-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OmarGC

Powered by Max differ and subframe risers. Welding requires.

Are you talking about these?

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Technically it's not broken at that point, it breaking.

If it's clicking surely the cage has failed but not has not got to the point of catastrophically failed.

Dipstik-sportech · 09-14-2014, 03:38 PM

Mine clicked forever before it actually snapped.

Gopherboy6956 · 09-14-2014, 04:13 PM

Got my broken axle out - same thing as everyone else - snapped the cage in two pieces.

Definitely happened b/c of power AND axle angle, as i hit a dip in the road while accelerating. Ugh. At least I have a spare.

Cu0ngsayz · 09-14-2014, 08:52 PM

Anyone knows what causes the humming noise when driving? My tires are fine so I know that's not the cause.

Dipstik-sportech · 09-14-2014, 09:02 PM

Wheel bearing

stockysnail · 12-24-2014, 02:33 AM

Car: BRZ '13 (878th made)
Miles: 36500 (happened around 10k miles ago I'm guessing
Use: Daily with 3 track days and 3 autox per year. One drag race with 4 pulls
Suspension: RCE yellow w/ Koni yellow ~1" lower
Power: 250WHP/200WTQ
Forced Induction: Yes, PD supercharger (Innovate intercooled with 70mm pulley)
Axle broke story: Rear drivers side, probably cv joint next to wheel. Just started making a faint click one day randomly. Got a little worse over time. Replaced the axle nut and it went away for about a week. Started clicking again. Tracked the car multiple times and autox with click noise. So far nothing bad has happened. I've taken it to 5 dealers in my area and all of them won't touch my car since it has 'aftermarket suspension components' on it. I even put the stock springs/shocks back on, removed the rear diffuser, and put the rear sway bar back on and still got that story from them. I don't really want to replace the axle with another stock axle if this many people are having issues, so I may just drive it until it breaks and then get the drive shaft shop axles instead even though they cost twice the amount. Although maybe I shouldn't drive it until it breaks because if it breaks on the track while breaking going 120mph, that may not end well.

feldy · 12-27-2014, 11:15 AM

I have that same suspension setup. Had the clicking last year was replaced under warranty. Not sure why you have issues.

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Originally Posted by stockysnail

Car: BRZ '13 (878th made)
Miles: 36500 (happened around 10k miles ago I'm guessing
Use: Daily with 3 track days and 3 autox per year. One drag race with 4 pulls
Suspension: RCE yellow w/ Koni yellow ~1" lower
Power: 250WHP/200WTQ
Forced Induction: Yes, PD supercharger (Innovate intercooled with 70mm pulley)
Axle broke story: Rear drivers side, probably cv joint next to wheel. Just started making a faint click one day randomly. Got a little worse over time. Replaced the axle nut and it went away for about a week. Started clicking again. Tracked the car multiple times and autox with click noise. So far nothing bad has happened. I've taken it to 5 dealers in my area and all of them won't touch my car since it has 'aftermarket suspension components' on it. I even put the stock springs/shocks back on, removed the rear diffuser, and put the rear sway bar back on and still got that story from them. I don't really want to replace the axle with another stock axle if this many people are having issues, so I may just drive it until it breaks and then get the drive shaft shop axles instead even though they cost twice the amount. Although maybe I shouldn't drive it until it breaks because if it breaks on the track while breaking going 120mph, that may not end well.

BlaineWasHere · 12-27-2014, 11:20 AM

Am I the only one to break the same axel twice?

09-14-2014, 03:38 PM	#162
Dipstik-sportech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ satin white pearl sportech Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 842 Thanked 911 Times in 576 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine clicked forever before it actually snapped. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ sportech. 11.11sec@129.01mph, 511whp on e70. FullBlown base kit, FullBlown built 9.5:1 engine, GTX3076R GEN2 turbo, 1700cc Bosch injectors, FullBlown flex fuel kit, FullBlown radiator and oil cooler, FullBlown custom 3" dual exit exhaust, act xtreme clutch, whiteline diff and subframe inserts, BC Racing coilovers, hotchkiss 18mm rear sway, is300 3.73 differential ... Never finished

09-14-2014, 04:13 PM	#163
Gopherboy6956 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited WRB Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 723 Thanks: 17 Thanked 296 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got my broken axle out - same thing as everyone else - snapped the cage in two pieces. Definitely happened b/c of power AND axle angle, as i hit a dip in the road while accelerating. Ugh. At least I have a spare. __________________ I plan to live forever. So far, so good. My Build - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31925

09-14-2014, 09:02 PM	#165
Dipstik-sportech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ satin white pearl sportech Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 842 Thanked 911 Times in 576 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wheel bearing __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ sportech. 11.11sec@129.01mph, 511whp on e70. FullBlown base kit, FullBlown built 9.5:1 engine, GTX3076R GEN2 turbo, 1700cc Bosch injectors, FullBlown flex fuel kit, FullBlown radiator and oil cooler, FullBlown custom 3" dual exit exhaust, act xtreme clutch, whiteline diff and subframe inserts, BC Racing coilovers, hotchkiss 18mm rear sway, is300 3.73 differential ... Never finished

12-27-2014, 11:20 AM	#168
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