Brakes creak and when engine is off?

Tiny
JAMESG77
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When almost at a stop brakes creak and when engine is off, I can hear hissing from driver's side brakes.
Monday, February 10th, 2025 AT 6:08 AM

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Tiny
CANNON1349
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Hello, can you possibly send us a video of what is going on? Sounds like the caliper can be locking up and you are hearing the consequence of heating up. Calipers should be replaced in pairs and can be done in an afternoon or weekend and will require bleeding the brakes.

Please let us know,
William
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Monday, February 10th, 2025 AT 6:21 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the brake booster had gone bad, here is how to change it out to help fix the problem. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Friday, February 14th, 2025 AT 9:37 AM

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