drive axle is busted?

i just went to get my brakes fixed that cost me a 300+ dollars, which im not too happy about. Now they're telling me to get the axles fixed cuz its leaking oil and might get more screwed up and/or fall off?

any information into this kinda matter would be appreciated, and advice as to how im gonna get it fixed...

edit: O yeah, also since i got he brakes fixed, is there anyway to shut off the brakes led in my dash?

Welcome to the AF!

You better provide us with information about your car or you won't get anything but questions.

what kind of car is it? what knid of brake problems did you have to make the light come on in the dash.

be specific or else this is a shot in the dark.

sorry about that guys, i have a '95 Camry. When i went to get my brakes done, the mechanic showed me the axle behind the front wheel rotor, it was apparently leaking oil or something, he told me it wasnt supposed to do that...

Also the light went on because i think the brakes havent been maintained for a while, and the front right brake system was going metal to metal...

The oil you see leaking is the grease in the joint for that driveshaft (CV joint). This requires either a replacement bootkit if the damage is not severe, or replacement of the CV joint itself. In many cases it is cheaper?! to replace the entire axle with a remanufactured piece.
The brake light is triggered by either applying the emergency brake or the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

The brake light is triggered by either applying the emergency brake or the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

Or because of something else! :(

I've narrowed my brake light down to the fluid level sensor (by unplugging it, and the light goes off) but the fluid level isn't low. Ugh!

then the sensor is bad

then the sensor is bad
Well - uh - yeah. I figured that.

We have a consensus!

Hot Dog!

i know this might sound stupid, but im new to this. How would i go about replacing the axle or boot? is it even something i can do myself?

Start by searching the FAQ thread.

Yes, you can do it yourself if you have a reasonable selection of handtools.