2005 Ford Taurus Rattle Grinding Noise Braking Downhill Taking Left Turns

2005 FORD TAURUS
143,000 MILES
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BULLSONPARADE05
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I have a rattle/grinding noise when: braking downhill, taking left turns and backing up with the wheel turned to the right. I had the water pump, alternator and flex pipe replaced on the car prior to this noise occurring. Please Assess.
Jan 14, 2013 at 9:46 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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The heat shield for the brakes might be bent a little and touching the rotor. It takes a little change in load to make them touch in different situations. So check the clearance of the heat shield to the rotor especially around the lower ball joint.
Jan 14, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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