Q: Brake pedal to floor; two car lengths to stop car
While I was coming to a stop at a red light, I reached about 5 mph approaching the intersection. At that point, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and I no longer had normal braking ability. I pressed down on the brake pedal as hard as I could, and it took two car lengths before the car stopped. It is So fortunate there were no pedestrians or any vehicles around me or in front of me. I had the car towed in for diagnostics at the dealership. Using a remote manufacturer diagnostic tool, they told me it was a leaking brake circuit. The internal displays say: ABS failure, brake assist failure, and stabilitrak service required. Before I have them perform any repairs, would you please give me your professional diagnosis and what should be done to fix my car?
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