Metal scraping sound from front wheel

[apok]

Just figured I'd post this up in case anyone has a similar issue. I was hearing a cyclical clicking / metal squeaking noise coming from my driver side front wheel when the steering wheel was centered, or turned up to about 90 degrees clockwise. It would rarely happen when turning to the left.

Took the wheel off today and looked into it a bit further. There's some sort of clip at the 6 o'clock position on the back of the hub that comes into contact with the rotor. One side of the clip was against the rotor while the other was floating. So I bent the rubing side away, and the sound is now gone.

On the passenger side wheel, I noticed this clip is flush with the rotor, and doesn't make any noise. What is the purpose of this clip, and is it worth replacing/fixing?

 

[crock]

So the clip is on the brake pad touching the rotor?

 

[apok]

So the clip is on the brake pad touching the rotor?

No, from what I recall it's coming off the hub and is contacting the rotor, not near the caliper at all. It's off the inner side of the rotor. Felt springy, at least the right side one did, when I lifted it off the rotor it defaulted back to pressing on the rotor.

 

[crock]

Pictures would be much appreciated!

 

[QwikGT]

thats the clip thats attached to the speed sensor just bend it back away from the rotor. its thin metal just push it and its fine

 

[crock]

BAM. Look at that. Didnt even need Pictures.

 

[apok]

Best I can do for now, but this'll give you the general idea. Click the pic for a larger view.

It's just past the LCA ball joint.

 

[apok]

thats the clip thats attached to the speed sensor just bend it back away from the rotor. its thin metal just push it and its fine

As I mentioned above, it's certainly touching my right wheel, is it supposed to be floating or in contact?

 

[QwikGT]

its floating, bend it away from the rotor