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Probably from the reservoir it self or the lines going 2 the Master Cylinder or the Master Cylinder it self.Park the car on a tarp or many newspapers & that will show U where the leak is.could even B a brake line GOING 2 the rear brakes.

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Q: What could cause a 65 VW hydraulic reservoir to lose so much fluid every few days when none of the wheel cylinders show signs of leakage?
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