How to check for leaking slave cylinder - Ford Focus

[hungledink78]

Wondering if someone can provide a bit of advice as I may or may not have a problem with my slave or master cylinder.

I have a 2004 ford focus 1.6. which has done 120k miles. I've only had it 2 years so I only know the cam belt has been done recently.

The biting point of my clutch pedal is very high, says 3/4 of the way from the clutch pedal being fully released but im not sure if this has always been the case since i've had the car, or if its a recent development.

I also have a an issue with the break pedal, sometimes its spongy while other times its firm, although this doesnt seem to affect the breaking performance.

I was advised that it sounds like the slave cylinder may be leaking. Is there any checks I can do to test this?

Also, the mechanic said that its wise to replace the clutch if the slave cylinder needs doing and quoted £240. Is a clutch replacement advisable in this scenario and if so is £240 reasonable?

Thanks in advance.

[hungledink78]

No leaking fluid, the reservoir is full. Tried the foot down in 4th to see if the revs increase faster than the speed and it didnt. Wondering if I may be imagining an issue that isnt there unless something else could explain the spongy break pedal.

[hungledink78]

Dogwatch said:

The spongy brake (all the right letters, and in the right order)

Wow, you are clever aren't you!!