brakes making a hissing sound???

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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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hey guys, i've been noticing recently that whenever i brake my car i hear a hissing sound. it not very loud and seems to be coming from the front of the car although sometimes it seems to be coming from the back. do any of you guys know what this noise is?? thanks
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Hissing aye........hmmm....I'm not 100% sure, but I think your rotors or pads could be glazed. Check your brake pads/shoes and rotors.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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hissing???


happen when youre at stop and press brake too? or only when rolling?
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Like Tyson is asking... If it happens while at stoplight then you've got a brake booster vacuum leak. Don't know about anything else.
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