I push hard on the brake pedal but the brakes hardly work

1995 FORD STATION WAGON
260,000 MILES
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TRACYLEE1970
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my 95 station wagon is having brake problems. I hear air when i push down on the brakes but the brakes dont work hardly at all whilst doing this?
Mar 9, 2013 at 5:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sounds like a failed brake booster, get this checked out first.
Mar 9, 2013 at 5:55 AM
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