Q: Soft brakes
I started having issues with my brakes, I had the pads and rotors replaced. Once the brake fluid was checked it was thick and burned. The line has been flushed and the master cylinder and power booster have been replaced. The brakes are still soft and go down to the floor when pressed, also when the roads are wet the brakes start skipping and are rough to press. I'm not sure what else to do, the mechanic I went to says they are fixed, but it is a safety hazard.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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