I am guessing the "hole" you are referrring to is rectangular in shape and on top. Approximately the size of a business card (2 inches by 3.5 inches)...if so then more than likey the substance is clutch dust from normal wear of the clutch disk. Brakes will create a similiar dust and deposit the redue on the wheels.
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