made a low pitched clicking sound in the front right when braking

2009 SATURN AURA
175,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EIGHTY7KURR
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Since I bought my car four years ago, it has made a low pitched clicking sound in the front right when braking and turning to the right. It does not make this sound at low speeds such as driving in stop and go traffic in town. It mostly makes it when I am coming off a highway and braking while yielding. The sound has worsened recently, and there is now clacking/rattling noise from the right front when driving over an uneven surface like an unpaved driveway. They say I need new brakes can you help?
Oct 27, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This does sound like the brakes are just completely worn out. I would suggest replacing them and then retesting for the noise.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Plus below is the process from the manual that will help with this as well.

Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Apr 9, 2021 at 8:00 PM