Q: Just did the break and tune up and it pass the smog why does it says check brake syatem

asked by on April 10, 2017

Just did the tune up brakes like a month ago took it and pass the smog but it showes check break system and I want to know why

My car has 659701 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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