Time to Replace the clutch?

kevin.z · 04-10-2010, 09:08 PM

lol at zsteve.
is there DIY for clutch fluid change? i could only find transmission oil change. Does clutch fluid uses the same fluid as brake fluid? I noticed u guys keep on mentioning dot4 brake fluid for clutch.
Thanks, i handed out reps again!

1slow370 · 04-10-2010, 10:55 PM

get some dot4 brake fluid and 2 buddies. assign one guy to hold the fluid and keep the reservoir filled, another guy to push the pedal, then get under the car and find the thing that looks like a brake bleeder screw (because it is) and then just bleed it like you would brakes. If you can't do that have a mechanically inclined friend do the opening and closing for you.

kevin.z · 04-10-2010, 11:24 PM

what brake/clutch fluid would you guys recommend? what are the intervals for replacing clutch fluid?
sorry for keep on asking questions.
thanks

370zFORme!! · 04-11-2010, 12:29 AM

Kevin, I've noticed weird sounds with the car that seem to just correct themselves. Ive had it with my clutch (popping sound), injector tapping, and just about everything in the dash made noises for the first week. Its crazy, but the car is like a fine wine, gets better with age. lol Good luck.

Zat_Zuma · 04-11-2010, 10:20 AM

I get one of the neighborhood kids to operate the clutch pedal while I bleed the clutch line. Nothing like training them early for hobby in sport cars

There always around helping me out and asking questions.

kevin.z · 04-11-2010, 12:25 PM

haha, nice
i guess i am gonna go ap racing prf608. looks like it is the best for clutch fluid.

1slow370 · 04-13-2010, 04:55 AM

Pedal is harder than stock with the new clutch but i have very heavy feet

so it doesn't bug me. as for the acceleration heck if i know the car went full bolt on's all at once so i can't really tell what did what other than it rev's faster, sounds great and would kick a stock cars @$$ but again i did intake exhaust testpipes, cooler, flywheel, tires, differential, swaybars, and fluids all at once soo...

kevin.z · 04-18-2010, 03:28 PM

Sorry to revive this thread again, i check the service manual and it says we should use DOT 3 for our clutch fluid? But everyone recommends me to use DOT4? Should i use DOT3 or DOT4?
Thanks
Kevin

RCZ · 04-18-2010, 03:52 PM

1slow370: Did you change your CSC?

guys, if you are thinking about upgrading the clutch, take a look at this article...

Thank Zat_Zuma for some great info.

ChrisSlicks · 04-18-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

guys, if you are thinking about upgrading the clutch, take a look at this article...

Good to know!

04-10-2010, 10:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	get some dot4 brake fluid and 2 buddies. assign one guy to hold the fluid and keep the reservoir filled, another guy to push the pedal, then get under the car and find the thing that looks like a brake bleeder screw (because it is) and then just bleed it like you would brakes. If you can't do that have a mechanically inclined friend do the opening and closing for you. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	I get one of the neighborhood kids to operate the clutch pedal while I bleed the clutch line. Nothing like training them early for hobby in sport cars There always around helping me out and asking questions. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

04-13-2010, 04:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	Pedal is harder than stock with the new clutch but i have very heavy feet so it doesn't bug me. as for the acceleration heck if i know the car went full bolt on's all at once so i can't really tell what did what other than it rev's faster, sounds great and would kick a stock cars @$$ but again i did intake exhaust testpipes, cooler, flywheel, tires, differential, swaybars, and fluids all at once soo... __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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04-10-2010, 09:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	lol at zsteve. is there DIY for clutch fluid change? i could only find transmission oil change. Does clutch fluid uses the same fluid as brake fluid? I noticed u guys keep on mentioning dot4 brake fluid for clutch. Thanks, i handed out reps again!

04-10-2010, 11:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	what brake/clutch fluid would you guys recommend? what are the intervals for replacing clutch fluid? sorry for keep on asking questions. thanks

04-11-2010, 12:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	Kevin, I've noticed weird sounds with the car that seem to just correct themselves. Ive had it with my clutch (popping sound), injector tapping, and just about everything in the dash made noises for the first week. Its crazy, but the car is like a fine wine, gets better with age. lol Good luck.

04-11-2010, 12:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	haha, nice i guess i am gonna go ap racing prf608. looks like it is the best for clutch fluid.

04-18-2010, 03:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	Sorry to revive this thread again, i check the service manual and it says we should use DOT 3 for our clutch fluid? But everyone recommends me to use DOT4? Should i use DOT3 or DOT4? Thanks Kevin

04-18-2010, 03:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	1slow370: Did you change your CSC? guys, if you are thinking about upgrading the clutch, take a look at this article... Thank Zat_Zuma for some great info.