2002 Toyota Highlander What would cause the car to whistle?

2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DG661024
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I notice lately that my car whistles when I hold the break a bit to move the car out of the parking lot in the morning. I would notice the same sound sometimes when holding the break to move the car forward slowly from a full stop.
Aug 15, 2010 at 9:33 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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I usually whistle when I don't know the words, just kidding. The whistle could well be coming from the brake booster, leakage at the input shaft can be the source, I am not a Toyota guy, but BMW cars do the same thing, I have seen it several times. You might be looking at replacement of the booster to relieve this noise maker. Does this seem reasonable to you?
Aug 15, 2010 at 10:44 AM
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DG661024
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Thanks for the info. I definetely will keep this on mind when I get the the appointment to get the car checked.
Aug 16, 2010 at 7:48 AM
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