2007 Ford Taurus Snakes in my brakes?

2007 FORD TAURUS
49,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CAPTAIN KAIL
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When I brake my car, I hear a loud, sudden hissing noise come from under the car, like a lot of air being forced out of a space all at once. It does not happen all the time, though.
May 14, 2009 at 10:07 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Your snake sounds like a vacuum leak form the brake booster, have this inspected first.

mark (mhpautos)
May 14, 2009 at 11:25 PM
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