Q: My car cut off when I stopped at the light and applied pressure to the brakes. I was told it's because I need to replacey brakes
My car stopped at the light when I applied pressure to the brakes. It started right back up. However, when I stopped it again I pressed the brake lightly and pit the car I'm park and it stayed on. I need some insight to a possible cause. Thanks?
My car has 126000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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