1999 Jeep Cherokee brakes

Tiny
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  • 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
Do you have any idea what it could mean to hear a hissing sound coming from the front break area? It stops when I push the break peddle down.
Friday, January 11th, 2008 AT 12:41 PM

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Tiny
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You either have a vacuum leak in the engine or you have a faulty power brake booster.
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Friday, January 11th, 2008 AT 12:44 PM

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