brake blunder :-(

Yes the outside was a bit damp, fluid was slowly leaking on the firewall, absorbed by the dust and dirt. Master cylinder replaced, problem solved! New brake fluid everywhere, new rear cylinders, brake lines and flexibles inspected. The car will be safer.

Is the outside of the master cylinder damp? I had one that leaked slowly, it was a rebuilt unit, still only a year or two old, I tried replacing the rubber gasket on the top but it still leaked, was always wet on the exterior, ended up replacing it again, problem solved.