Whenever I am driving and I turn left, the car makes this bizarre sound that sounds like metal is grinding on metal. Imagine if somebody took a cowbell and threw it like a football and you heard the cowbell ringing very fast. That's what it sounds like (weird analogy, but best way I can describe it). Could it be a CV joint? Thanks.

 

Brake rotor shield is bent inwards touching rotor upon hard cornering. Stick hand in wheel gaps or behind and bend shield back and away from the rotor a little using your palms is best. Good luck.

 

This may sound stupid, but do i need to take the wheel off to get to it, or the brakes? Also, how will I know what the brake rotor shield looks like?

 

The shield is just sheet metal next to the rotor, you don't need to take the wheel off to get to it.

 

Cool, is there any sort of picture of this just so I have a better idea of where to look?

 

It is a thin round piece of metal that surrounds your rotor. You cannot mistake it for anything else.

 

What pickle said, it's on the inboard side of the rotor and surrounds most of it, except for where the caliper is. Google "rotor shield" for images and when you crawl under your car, you'll see it.

 

Could be a shield, a CV joint, or a wheel bearing. Has anyone been under the car recenly, or have you hit debris in the road? Does the noise come from the right side when turning left?