[duckcanuck]

The slave cylinder leak is not likely to have deposited fluid on the clutch plate. Sounds like a sketchy shop trying to make a mountain out of a molehill.

I have never done a slave cylinder on a Focus, but I did many on cars a few years back. Not a big deal. There probably is a rebuild kit. Usually you just have to remove the push rod, then the boot, then a circlip. The piston pops out either thanks to an internal spring, or thanks to an assistant who pushes (not too hard) on the clutch pedal.

I'll go have a look in Haynes to see what they have to offer.

Good luck,

Bob

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Oops, I spoke too soon. According to Haynes, the slave cylinder and the release bearing are one unit. That would require the engine to be separated from the bell housing. Dang, much bigger job.

Sorry for giving an incorrect response, and also sorry for criticizing the shop that checked your car.

Bob