Leaky Brake Cylinder Problem

amd

I had my front brake pads and disks replaced by ATS in the last month. I have since noticed a light 'clunk' from the front when I even lightly touched my brake pedal and mentioned it to them when I had the back brakes done last week. The manager pointed out worn front bushes (which had passed the MOT the day before!) and we left it at that.

Today I noticed a brake fluid leak at my front tyre. I intend going back to ask them to have a look - but I want to know first what would have been causing the clunk. Basically I need to know if it's likely that the pads haven't been fitted correctly, or if it could be a worn cylinder or something! I'd like to be prepared.

I felt conned into having both rear cylinders replaced last week when they looked perfectly OK to me and weren't leaking! The chap prised the end rubbers off and showed me that there was a bit of dirty water in there - it had been raining! Surely that's normal? It certainly wasn't brake fluid.

Basically, I don't trust them - but I don't want to pay another garage to have to replace pads when they've possibly not done their job correctly.

Any advice or links to good websites greatly received - been googling with no luck.

skintas_2

my brake cylinders ceased up. basically the handbrake went, thought it nedded a adjusting, my mechnaic got me new back cylinders for £45 including labour, not bad

ps i never use a well know tyre,break and exhaust place too much! £25 for tracking only £15 at another garage i know

barnabee

Don't know what make car you've got but the clunk is possibly someone hasnt put the shim(s) back into the caliper(s) when fitting the new pads. Some cars also have a spring device which could've been missed off or not fitted properly.

The fluid leak is obviously a problem you have to get sorted before driving anywhere as if you are involved in an bad or fatal accident this fault will show on any vehicle investigation. Likely to be from disturbing the cylinder seals or pipe union.

amd

Thanks for replies - Its a 2000 Ford Fiesta - diesel 1750 - if that makes a difference.