Q: "Panic" stop - brakes went to the floor and pulsated. Now my anti-lock and trac off light is on. 2003 Buick Rendezvous
I stopped sort and my brakes went to thr floor and i guess you could say it pulsated. Now my anti lock and trac off light is on. I have no brake issue as they were just done a few weeks ago.
My car has 136115 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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