2000 Ford Taurus What is that sound?

2000 FORD TAURUS
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BLEUJINNII
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Brakes problem
2000 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

When I brake in my car I hear a loud hissing sound as though air is escaping a hose. I feel a resistance when I brake, I have to apply hard pressure to the break and as I do I hear the hissing. After a certain point of pushing it'll go soft and be easy to push and I won't hear the noise. But the next time I brake it starts all over again.
Nov 8, 2008 at 4:37 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This will be the brake booster leaking vacuum, you will need to have this inspected asap.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 8, 2008 at 6:58 PM