# Bubbling brakes **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** corolla, toyota\ **Created:** [October 30, 2012, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbling-brakes/75245 "2012-10-30T03:52:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![drivingmecrazy12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e0b2c6/32.png) [@drivingmecrazy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivingmecrazy12)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbling-brakes/75245/1 "2012-10-30T03:52:28Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla. It’s in great shape, except that everytime I slowly press the brakes, I hear what I would describe as a gurgling/ bubbling sound coming from under the hood. It doesn’t happen when I quickly step on the brakes or come to a more sudden stop, only when I’m gently easing into a stop. I took it to the dealership and they just said that I might need new brake shoes, but couldn’t explain the gurgling sound (which I’m assuming is caused by some type of fluid). Any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbling-brakes/75245/2 "2012-10-30T04:31:06Z")
If it is coming from under the hood, I’d guess the brake booster has sprung a leak. If your car even has brake shoes, they’d be on the rear wheels, not in the front. I can’t see this problem being caused by brake shoes from your description. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed. Nothing should be making a gurgling noise when you press on the brakes. This isn’t a good problem for using a dealership. Suggest you ask friends, relatives, neighbors, co-workers etc for a recommendation for an independent mechanic who specializes in Japanese or Import cars. The Corolla is probably the most popular car in America, so it should be easy to find a good shop. Best of luck.