Q: Do I really need 4 new brake lines if no brake light is on and no visible brake problems while driving?
I took my car to the dealership for my usual free state inspection and was alarmed when I was called and told that I need 4 new brake lines but I could get away with buying 3 and that I needed two new tires. They are failing my car and I have not been having any problems with my brakes, no brake light on, and my tires still have good tread on them. Is this fair? No car that I have ever driven, past or present, has ever failed a state inspection. I get my car repaired whenever needed and I don't let problems linger that is why this has thrown me for a loop.
My car has 115000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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