Q: I have a brake fluid leak - it is the main brake line. Right by the gas tank. 2005 GMC Jimmy
I have a leak, it is the main line. Right by the gas tank . How do I fix this leak?
My car has 26000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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