brake booster hissing
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brake booster hissing
1995 F150 5.8, Auto
My brake booster is hissing. I hear it in the cabin. The brakes seem fine and I don't have any other problems, so I'm wondering is this safe to drive. I don't know where to start looking to chase down the leak, I'm just guessing that I'll need a new booster. Any ideas?
My brake booster is hissing. I hear it in the cabin. The brakes seem fine and I don't have any other problems, so I'm wondering is this safe to drive. I don't know where to start looking to chase down the leak, I'm just guessing that I'll need a new booster. Any ideas?
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Replace the booster. You don't need to open any hydraulic lines.
Yes, it's safe to drive, but you won't get the full power assist, and it's creating a vacuum leak for the engine.
Yes, it's safe to drive, but you won't get the full power assist, and it's creating a vacuum leak for the engine.