AFTER DRIVING ON A GRAVEL PARKING LOT NOW MY CAR IS MAKING NOISWE

2010 FORD FOCUS
49,000 MILES
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AFTER DRIVING ON A GRAVEL PARKING LOT NOW MY CAR IS MAKING NOISWE
Jun 30, 2012 at 5:53 AM
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Check for stones wedged between rotors and backing plate.
Jun 30, 2012 at 6:03 AM
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I am sorry not to sound stupid but where would that be and it is somthing that will work it self out or cause damange???
Jun 30, 2012 at 6:10 AM
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They will grind them self down and drop out, they normally do no harm. Brake rotors are the round metal discs behind the wheels and they have metal shields behind them, if in doubt get a mechanic to check for you.
Jun 30, 2012 at 6:19 AM
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thanks that is what i thought but wanted to make sure
Jun 30, 2012 at 7:38 AM
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