Wheezing Brake Servo

[JohnV]

I've put about 1200 miles on my 2001 9-3 SE since I got it in late September.

No major problems but recently the brake servo is starting to sound rather asthmatic and 'wheezes' when I take my foot off the pedal.

The brakes work just fine, I recently got braked tested by some fool who shot out of a side road without stopping, and the servo assistance seems to be OK, but is the wheezing a symptom of an imminent failure?

Thanks

John

[Max Headroom]

From my own experience, I would say a wheezing sound as you describe it would be indicative of air. It is possible you are just hearing fluid rushing through valves of course.

However as it's the brakes it would be prudent to get some expert attention/opinions soonest