2002 Volvo S80 Air sound

2002 VOLVO S80
137,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGROMEK
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I'm hearing the sound of "air hissing" when I turn on the car and while driving. When I use the brakes, the sound quits.
Sep 17, 2010 at 3:18 AM
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VOLVO SERVICE ADV
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THE HISSING NOISE IS DUE TO A LEAKING BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. THE BOOSTER NEEDS REPLACEMENT. A FACTORY PART IS AROUND $600.
Sep 17, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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