Q: brakes won't hold fluid
My brakes won't work. As I pump the brake, fluid comes out of the rear drivers side wheel. Initially I thought it may be a line rusted out but upon further exam... noticed the lines look pretty dry. Any info would greatly help. Thank you in advance.
My car has 206230 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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