Q: Brake booster
the traction light, stability light and brake system light on dash board came on and stayed on. Dealer says that the brake fluid was low causing them to check in detail, only to find out that I will need a brake cylinder kit and booster. Is this normal wear and tear is there a recall and how expensive should this be
My car has 125000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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