1992 Buick Skylark Hissing noise

1992 BUICK SKYLARK
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GUMBEAUX
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Brakes problem
1992 Buick Skylark 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Loud hissing noise from the brake pedal when applying brakes while running, new brake pads installed
Jul 11, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This will be a vacuum leak from the brake booster, get this inspected ASAP as if the booster fails, you will have very poor brakes.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 11, 2009 at 8:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The brake booster is leaking
Jul 11, 2009 at 8:45 PM