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Whooshing - airleak sound from brakes - 8/20/2007 8:44:31 AM

scout7pg

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2001 Ford Escape - there is a whooshing, air leaking sound when I take my foot off the brake. It's gotten louder over the past week. If I apply the brake the noise stops. Brakes are not mushy or spongy - still able to brake properly. Thinking it may be the vacuum, hoping it's not the Master Cylinder (especially as the brakes are working perfectly). Thank you for any assistance.

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RE: Whooshing - airleak sound from brakes - 8/21/2007 5:27:22 AM

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This won't help with your problem, but might easeyour concern a little. I bought a new 1988 Ranger S/C 4x4 XLT. It did the same thing. Sounded like air brakes releasing. Never did find out what it was, never had a problem with the brakes and I drove the truck for 14 years trouble free.

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RE: Whooshing - airleak sound from brakes - 8/24/2007 7:09:18 AM

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Thanks for the response - I'm only worried because the noise is new. If it had been there since the beginning - that's another matter. Going to break down and take it in for a "look"

Enjoy the weekend.

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RE: Whooshing - airleak sound from brakes - 9/2/2007 11:25:25 AM

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I ahd the same thing with 01 escape and had to replace the brake booster. I feel your pain, because that f*ckin noise drove me crazy for several months. But, anyway. It is a gasket on hte brake booster that is not indivually sold to to fix it you must replace the entire brake booster. G/L

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