Spilled Brake Fluid – Now Susp/Steer Noise

[Sean Pound]

I have a small clutch leak so I thought my clutch fluid would be low, I put some in it and while I was there I put in some more brake fluid, I put too much in and it came out and got on something, now when I turn it sounds like there is something rubbing on something. (I could take a video)

This noise occurs when it is stopped and moving, and right when you put the brakes on.

Added Info : The car in question is a 2002 KIA Optima LX 4cyl Manual Transmission.

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[jerry]

since the noise occurs at both moving and not moving i would start by checking all rotating part. when the car is running cartain parts are moving ie the belt(s), pulleys, fan if manual. if ur hearing the noise while the car sits and idles and ur not moving the steering then the only thing thats moving is the engine accessory drives. try to pin point the noise to a certain area.

[Michael]

[quote=”Sean298″ post=55346]I have a small clutch leak so I thought my clutch fluid would be low, I put some in it and while I was there I put in some more brake fluid, I put too much in and it came out and got on something, now when I turn it sounds like there is something rubbing on something. (I could take a video)

This noise occurs when it is stopped and moving, and right when you put the brakes on.[/quote]

why do you think you have a clutch leak. whats not working as it should. over filling will do nothing apart from poor over the floor. can you tell me where about’s you think the clutch fluid should go as you may of fill the wrong one

[Sean Pound]

Another thing, when you put “sharp” weight on the one corner of the car it makes the same sound. My dad told me it might be the a arm bushings or the ball joint as brake fluid may cause them to deteriorate.

Edit – I put the clutch fluid in the reservoir closest to the outside of the car and by the fire wall. It is quite a small tank, no more than 1/3 cup?

[Sean Pound]

[quote=”tycmotorsuk” post=55352][quote=”Sean298″ post=55346]I have a small clutch leak so I thought my clutch fluid would be low, I put some in it and while I was there I put in some more brake fluid, I put too much in and it came out and got on something, now when I turn it sounds like there is something rubbing on something. (I could take a video)

This noise occurs when it is stopped and moving, and right when you put the brakes on.[/quote]

why do you think you have a clutch leak. whats not working as it should. over filling will do nothing apart from poor over the floor. can you tell me where about’s you think the clutch fluid should go as you may of fill the wrong one[/quote]
I know I have a clutch leak because there is fluid all over the wall of the interior foot well and the master cylinder is wet with fluid.

[college man]

The fluid may have spilled on the steering linkage/
boot check what is directly under the clutch master.

[Sean Pound]

Yeah that’s probably what it is, I’ll have someone steer the car while I look so I can see what’s what.

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