Date:         Tue, 5 Jan 1999 18:11:11 EST
Reply-To:     PaoloD1455@AOL.COM
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From:         Paolo Damiani <PaoloD1455@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: hissing brakes
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In a message dated 1/5/99 3:01:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Eric.Henning@BAILEY.COM writes:

> When i first fdrive my 1980 Westy, the first time i step on the brakes i
>  hear a faint hissing noise (vacuum?) coming from under the dash (brake
>  booster?).  Will not hear again until the next morning.  Is this a bad
>  sign or did my hearing just improve 1000% and this is normal noise.

I had this problem in my 87 Fox. The seal around the shaft on the vacuum
booster went bad and would leak when cold and brittle. As the car and the
passenger compartment warmed up, it would go away until the next chilly
morning.

I had the dealer replace it under warranty. The booster's not serviceable and
not cheap. Make sure this is the problem before you go buying a new one.

Paul
89 Carat still waiting for the transplant (what're waiting for??????)