Q: emergency brake light stays on anf feels like back passenger tire is sticking

asked by on December 17, 2016

My emergency brake light is on. Its not engaged but i feel like my passenger back tire is sticking. My low brake fluid light is on too but i checked it and it seems ok.

My car has 293000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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