Q: Braking system issues, air release from floor board
Very frequently, when I drive and apply the brake pedal, there is this noise in it similar to air release. If I tap it or apply the gas pedal, that usually stops the noise. However, sometimes when I apply the gas pedal, the air gets released from the driver's side floor board. Any suggestions?
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