there is a loud hissing sound coming from the driver's side

2011 KIA SORENTO
112,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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JESSADEEC
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When I brake at high speeds or when I first drive the car, there are no weird braking sounds. However, when I have driven the car for about 25-30 minutes and hit the brake at slow speed (like coming up to a light or stop sign or speed hump), there is a loud hissing sound coming from the driver's side. I don't hear anything outside the car and it doesn't do it all the time. I need to replace the booster.
Apr 11, 2021 at 9:11 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Be sure to just move the brake master cylinder slightly out of the way so that you don't have to open a line and then have to bleed the brake system. I've attached picture steps below on how to change the power brake booster on your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Apr 16, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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