What is making a rattling sound when I brake?

Asked by Carlito Jul 05, 2020 at 03:33 PM about the 2006 Pontiac G6 Base V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What I know:
- The sound originates from the front, driver's side of the
car.
- The sound is rythmic, in-time with the spinning of the
wheels (e.g. as the car slows down so does the frequency
of the noise).
- The sound occurs when I got the brakes at speeds higher
than 30mph.
- I have replaced the outer tie rod, the struts, the caliper, and
the rotor.
- Everything in the suspension system is solid. Nothing
moves or makes sound when I mess with it.

My Ideas:
- Since it only makes the noise once the brakes are
engaged, but it's not anything involved with the brakes
themselves, it must be something close to the suspension
system.
- Maybe the thing only makes noise when the car is pitched
downward, as engaging the brakes would cause the car to
tip forward.

2 Answers

1,755

Check the metal dust cover on the back of the roter area near the ball joint. The covers sometimes get bumped and will rest against the rotor and will make noise when the brake is applied. The cover can b easily moved with a screwdriver or tire iron once the wheel is removed.

26,245

You did not mention the brake pads. There typically is a metal retainer between the caliper and the pads that keeps the pads in place. That may have come loose.

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