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Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

ok so the pin got a gouge in it so it will not push thru, can this pin be bought a local hardware store? edit: fixed it

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Old 10-23-2011, 01:45 AM   #301 (permalink)
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ok so the pin got a gouge in it so it will not push thru, can this pin be bought a local hardware store?

edit: fixed it

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Old 11-07-2011, 03:59 PM   #302 (permalink)
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What a fantastic mod! I've just done mine tonight by torch light!

Here is my DIY write up with full pictures
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Did mine today. Had a bit of trouble pulling the pin out after I got the retainer off. Ended up scaring the pin from the pliers and had to take the grinding wheel to the pin to smooth it back out in order to get it back into place. The feel is much better to thought.
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Old 11-20-2011, 04:37 AM   #304 (permalink)
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Did mine today. Had a bit of trouble pulling the pin out after I got the retainer off. Ended up scaring the pin from the pliers and had to take the grinding wheel to the pin to smooth it back out in order to get it back into place. The feel is much better to thought.
If you take a look at my guide (the link is in the post above yours) you'll see you can use a screwdriver to lever the spring assembly up - that way you take the pressure off the pin and it slides out easily.

I know it's a bit late for you but I hope that helps someone else.
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Old 12-17-2011, 04:43 PM   #305 (permalink)
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It took quite a bit of googling to find this thread, but I'm glad I did!

First off, I want to say many thanks to the posters in this thread that have done the legwork and research to figure out the characteristics of the stock spring. It appears the dimensions are still the same for my 2012 application.

Unfortunately, it appears I missed the boat by a few weeks (months?). I recently bought a G37 6mt sedan. Only had it for a few days, but can't get over how vague the clutch is. Removed the spring which resulted in much better feel. Given that it's a new car, i'm not to thrilled with leaving it out altogether. So, to remedy the issue and save a few bucks, I started a group buy over at the myg37.com site - For Sale Group Buy - Clutch Pedal Assist Spring for 6MT - MyG37
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Ni55anPat, done. To keep things organized, please PM me your email and I'll add it to my notes.
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Just did mine today and wow, what a difference. Great low priced mod that really works.

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did you bench bleed it or dry install?
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Old 12-24-2011, 01:28 PM   #310 (permalink)
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^^Did you bench bleed the master? Did the clutch behave like this before it broke/wore out, before the repairs? If it's a completely dry system, you need to thoroughly bleed it.
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7. Now you just need to slide the pin back into the bottom of the assembly. It's actually not too hard to do, but I utilized an AWESOME tip by another forum member. You should get some channel locks for this step. Now stick the pin in the outside hole and try to line everything up. Push the pin in as far as you can by hand, which won't be very far. Now put one edge of the channel locks on the outside of the pin, and the other part should go around the outside of the black metal clutch piece that is holding the assembly. Now use one hand to hold the assembly so the pin holes line up with the holes on the black piece, and with the other hand, squeeze the channel locks to push the pin in. You will need to adjust the holes back and forth until they line up perfectly and then pin will shoot right through to the other side.
EXCELLENT TIP! I actually struggled for like 10 mins to get that pin back in... then checked this posting. I didnt have a channel locks so I just used a vice grip.. and it worked in 15 seconds I had the pin back in.
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^^Next time you guys use this procedure, snap a pic. I'm having a hard time visualizing. I just pressed the pedal all the way to the floor and was able to easily get the bottom pin in.
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^ Dont think I'll be taking the spring back out again - but basically the pin felt too big for the hole (thats what she said). So I had to force it a bit by putting one side of the vice grip on the back of the pin and the other side on the hosing for the spring and squeezing it in there.
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Just finished replacing the spring. Big thanks to Vaughanabe13 for his DIY. It helped a lot.

I must say that this is the best mod ever. Nissan should use this spring standard on the 370Z.
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I do wonder why they went with such a stiff spring. Maybe too many complaining that the clutch requires too much effort.
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