brake pedal breathing..... help!

[TeeUp]

so i replaced my brake pads and rotors today. did it myself for the first time. when i was done, i took her for a short drive, depressing the brake pedal and pumping it occassionally.

i however noticed that whenever i step on my brakes i hear a sound like when you exhale through your mouth (slightly open).

is this usual? or is it just my brakes giving a sigh of relief after the makeover? used:

[saltshaker185]

did you bleed your brakes after you replaced the new stuff?

[tomctx]

Vacuum leak? Have you never heard it before? Does your car seem to stop okay?

[TeeUp]

Originally Posted by saltshaker185

did you bleed your brakes after you replaced the new stuff?

no i didn't. is it necessary that i do? thanks

[TeeUp]

Originally Posted by tomctx

Vacuum leak? Have you never heard it before? Does your car seem to stop okay?

tell me about it. car stops fine. what should i do next?

[325isBaby]

If the car is stopping fine it sounds like you may have a vacuum leak to the brake booster...check vacuum lines (worst case the diaphram in the brake booster could have failed and the whole damn thing will have to be replaced)

AND PS you should bleed your brake system every 2 years (the fulid like any fluid only stays good so long)

[WarNox]

Originally Posted by 325isBaby

AND PS you should bleed your brake system every 2 years (the fulid like any fluid only stays good so long)

yeah mines got too much moisture in it now, im guessing its never been changed!

[TeeUp]

Originally Posted by 325isBaby

If the car is stopping fine it sounds like you may have a vacuum leak to the brake booster...check vacuum lines (worst case the diaphram in the brake booster could have failed and the whole damn thing will have to be replaced)

AND PS you should bleed your brake system every 2 years (the fulid like any fluid only stays good so long)

how do i check the vacuum lines? thanks.

[325isBaby]

Visually, unless you have a vacuum pump