1999 Jeep Cherokee vacuum leak

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
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JJURBERGS
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Brakes problem
1999 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

When I release the brake pedal I hear a vacuum leak for several seconds. Then it seems to fade away until the next time that I brake and release the pedal. What is the problem?
Dec 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Your brake booster has failed, this will need to be replaced or repaired, if it totally fails you will have a very heavy and inefficient brake pedal, get this looked at ASAP.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 17, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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