Brake Fluid leak

[chrish]

Just noticed that the brake fluid has almost disappeared after the winter layover. I have a horrible feeling its leaking into the servo as there are no signs of any leaks underneath or at the wheel cylinders. What is the course of action to remove it (pedal box out)cost to replace the seals and is it something a DIY type can do or entrust to good local specialist?
Chris

[chrish]

Nobody got any thoughts or experience on how to do this?

Just noticed that the brake fluid has almost disappeared after the winter layover. I have a horrible feeling its leaking into the servo as there are no signs of any leaks underneath or at the wheel cylinders. What is the course of action to remove it (pedal box out)cost to replace the seals and is it something a DIY type can do or entrust to good local specialist?
Chris

[chrish]

Well the pedals and carpets are dry and clutch reservoir is full also no fluid around the base of the servo.Interesting you think its the cylinder itself and not the servo.
Do you know the procedure for taking out the pedal box (not in the Bible)?

[chrish]

Yes thanks Steve, I saw that but there is nothing in the (Mk.I) bible about removal. I checked the clutch cylinder that is full to overflowing and there doesn't appear to be any fluid inside the bottom of the servo area. I have been told that Ford servos used are prone to this when not used for periods ie over winter and will probably do it again even when replaced after a couple of years.

[chrish]

Well thanks for the tips. I have infact bled the system as it was time to change the fluid anyway as you suggest. In so doing I have checked all the hoses very carefully and no leaks. I tried bleeding using the pedal as per normal procedure, but when starting the engine and pressing the pedal it goes to the floor - see other thread for the details. I bled the sytem another three times and no change.
The consensus is I have a duff m/cylinder and probably damaged servo by fluid leak. The m/cylinder seals are made worse by using the pedal to bleed it as that has rolled over the seals hence no brakes at all now.
I have ordered a new servo and getting m/cylinder at the weekend fo someone else to fit. This is turning out to be expensive £300ish and will be time consuming to fit. I was told that is what happens through lack of use.