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Old 12-25-2011, 03:20 PM   #1
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Stone in the one of the brake's dust sheilds?
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Old 12-25-2011, 09:35 PM   #2
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Update. Sound is coming from driver side front of car. I put the window down and stuck my head out. The sound was definitely coming from that wheel. Probably something to do with brakes or rotors.

I heard there was a tin metal sensor that touches the metal to make a squeal sound as a warning that it needs new brake pads.
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Old 12-26-2011, 02:59 PM   #3
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Update. Sound is coming from driver side front of car. I put the window down and stuck my head out. The sound was definitely coming from that wheel. Probably something to do with brakes or rotors.

I heard there was a tin metal sensor that touches the metal to make a squeal sound as a warning that it needs new brake pads.
if you have the OEM brakes, then no metal sensor. porsche doesn't use that in their brake pads. instead, they have a electronic brake sensor that will light up in the dashboard warning lights. as suggested, check for a small rock or pebble. or give it a good power wash to see if it breaks it up. does the rotor look warped?
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