[chauncey]

I just got a $1955 estimate to fix a problem with the brakes on my son's 2013 Kia Optima.
The pressure in the pedal was almost 100% gone last night, and thank goodness we were in a spot to stop safely.

Does anyone have thoughts on how to take care of this for less money?

I know almost nothing about brake boosters and pump modules, so any assistance to get my boy back on the road safely and without emptying our savings would be
much appreciated.
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TIA,
Matt's Dad.

ABS light on? I highly doubt that a booster and a pump are both bad. what are the symptoms?

 

[chauncey]

The pedal was going straight to the floor, it was braking, but seemingly with no help from the hydraulic system.

If it was the booster it would take both of your feet with very hard pressure to try to brake because you will have no power assist from the booster. It sounds to me hydraulic system. brake fluid leaking anywhere? the cheapest thing to fix may be the master cylinder first. if it's not that then it may be the pump but thought it was just to prevent skidding while braking plus you have no ABS light on.