Break Master Cylinder question

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xrally
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Car: 1992 240sx

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I recently boughta 1992 240sx and I just noticed that it took a lot more pressure to use the breaks than it should. I saw that the break master cylinder barely had any fluid, so I refilled it, only to have it all leak after about a week. Image
The leak is coming from the middle hole and I honestly know nothing about what is to go there. Any ideas? Thank you in advance!


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catnipple
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Car: 2007 z33
1990 s13 hatch (ls1 swap in progress)
1997 dodge 1500
2004 dodge 3500
Location: mountainair newmexico

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Does your s13 have ABS? I believe if it does, the center should be plugged. If it does not have ABS, there should be a third hard line to fit into the center.
Possible BMC swap by previous owner? Maybe threw in a BMC from a non ABS equipped s13 that had all three lines and failed to plug the middle.

xrally
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Car: 1992 240sx

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The car does not have ABS, so I'll just plug it up. I just was not sure what it was for, so thank you very much!

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Hijacker
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Car: '92 240sx Convertible
'94 F-150
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Is it leaking from the middle fitting or the pressed in bearing plug? If it's the latter, you should consider getting a new BMC.


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