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1992 Buick Skylark Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Brake pads, Brake pedal.
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Asked on July 11, 2009

Hissing noise

Brakes problem
1992 Buick Skylark 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Loud hissing noise from the brake pedal when applying brakes while running, new brake pads installed
Avatar Asked by gumbeaux

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Replied on July 11, 2009

Hi there,

This will be a vacuum leak from the brake booster, get this inspected ASAP as if the booster fails, you will have very poor brakes.

Mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on July 11, 2009

The brake booster is leaking

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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