Brake Fluid Gone On New(Ish) Focus

fakesy

Hi all please advise!

In May 2012 I purchased a 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel. It is the older shape Focus.

Anyway I usually check the brake fluid levels when I purchase a car but I don't think I did on this occasion, after all I was buying from a well known Ford dealer.

Anyway about 3 weeks ago I noticed that the brake fluid was very low (Just under the min line). So I took it into the dealership and I agreed for them to check for leaks and change the fluid.

This cost me over £50.00 and after having the car for less than 8 months I am not very impressed.

I am now having a debate with them that the brake fluid should not go down that much if A. There wasn't enough brake fluid in there in the first place or B. It had leaked somewhere.

They told me they found no leaks but it is perfectly normal for brake fluid to go down that much with wear. I am not happy with their statement as the brake pads have plenty of life left on them.

The car has done about 12,000 miles since I purchased it.

Please advise!

Many thanks.

Fakesy.

bengalknights

For that kind of mileage unless your braking every few minutes you should have at least 3/4 left

forgotmyname

How worn are the brake pads?


12,000 miles since you purchased it. But how many miles all in?

Mankysteve

It may not be leak but it could have a new brake hose and someone's not bothered to top the fluid up afterward.

nickcc

Brake fluid level will drop dependant on the level of braking. Front pads will wear and the calliper pistons will have to compensate thereby lowering the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. It's quite usual to have to top up brake fluid during the annual/12000 mile service.