Q: 3000gt leaking brake fluid

asked by on February 08, 2018

My 3000gt is leaking what I assume is brake fluid (starts dripping whenever brake is depressed and stops when it's not) It has leaked quite a bit but the brake fluid reservoir is still full. It's a clear oily fluid with a yellowish tint. It drips from about a foot inward of the driver front tire.

My car has 113000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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