Brake fluid slowly disappearing from the reservoir with no visible puddles under the car suggests
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Correct answer to question 148 (Auto & Shop Information): an internal leak past a caliper or wheel cylinder seal
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A worn seal inside a caliper or wheel cylinder can let fluid leak internally past the piston without ever reaching the ground, quietly lowering the reservoir level over time.
Updated: November 2026