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The 'brake' light is on two days ago. We had the mechanic check the car and found both the front and rear brakes need to be replaced, costing 345 and 117 separately. We had finacial issues lately. Can we only replace the rear brakes? will that keep us safe and turn off the 'brake' light?
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The brake light will come on for a few reasons: Low fluid level (usually because brakes are worn out), excessive pedal travel (like with air in the lines or a master cylinder failure), or the parking brake is on. Sounds like the inspection found that the fluid was low from worn out brakes. Without knowing the actual brake inspection measurements on your Corolla, I really couldn't judge what is needed immediately verses what you can postpone. Your shop should be able to work with you and tell you based on the condition. If not, get a second opinion. The brake light is not the problem, the brakes apparently are. I doubt that replacing the rear brakes alone will solve your issues.