Thank you for such a quick response!! I did notice the fluid in the brake reservoir was there but the front seemed to have slightly LESS fluid than the back one did. Another factor I forgot to mention is a noise from the car that I can't really describe except it was short in duration and sounded like something broke OR "POPPED". When nothing immediately happened I forgot it... old cars that sit in sheds for five+ years are expected to grunt and groan.... Do these two pieces of my puzzle help?