1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Break Booster Problem? Unidentified sound?

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Asked by FJunkie Jan 06, 2014 at 02:03 PM about the 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was given a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme from a relative a few months ago and
up until a maybe a week ago i noticed a hissing sound coming from what it seems like
behind the dash on the left side of the steering wheel. Seems like its coming from the
break booster. Its not a hissing sound when i apply the breaks but a hissing sound
right from ignition and as i accelerate it also gets a bit louder. Anyone know what it
might be? The car is in great condition by the way, need to change the oil pan due to a
leak but in the meanwhile i'm keeping an eye on the level every few days. Thank You
guys.

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And the good new is that if its the brake booster they are really easy to rebuild yourself. Buy a rebuild kit at the auto parts store and invest a sat afternoon and you're good to go. Having said that they rarely go so be sure to check all other vacuum lines in the area first like tennisshoes said.

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