Q: Brakes spongy because of leaks in lines leading to rear wheels

asked by on November 28, 2016

When the brakes are applied, there is no resistance. Additional brake fluid was added and seen dripping out of lines leading to both rear wheels.

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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