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

b15 · 01-03-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Yes I removed the bottom pin but how am I suppose to wiggle out the assembly? Do I just grab it w/ my hand and wiggle? W/ pliers? What?

Your hand. Mine basically fell off once I depressed the clutch.

Gibby1113 · 01-03-2014, 02:13 PM

Finally got the spring off but I'm having trouble putting the pin back into the holes between the silver and black part.

it's not going in smoothly at all

Chuck33079 · 01-03-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Finally got the spring off but I'm having trouble putting the pin back into the holes between the silver and black part.

it's not going in smoothly at all

Why bother? You can just take out the whole assembly with no ill effects.

Gibby1113 · 01-03-2014, 02:29 PM

Really? The clutch doesn't require THE ENTIRE SPRING AND ASSEMBLY? I'm not trying to be sarcastic by any means I just wanna make sure my clutch isn't gonna mess up on me.

Chuck33079 · 01-03-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Really? The clutch doesn't require THE ENTIRE SPRING AND ASSEMBLY? I'm not trying to be sarcastic by any means I just wanna make sure my clutch isn't gonna mess up on me.

The clutch in no way requires any of the parts you take off when removing the spring. Mine has been in my toolbox for 15k miles with no issue.

Gibby1113 · 01-03-2014, 02:36 PM

Sweet thanks chuck

b15 · 01-03-2014, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Really? The clutch doesn't require THE ENTIRE SPRING AND ASSEMBLY? I'm not trying to be sarcastic by any means I just wanna make sure my clutch isn't gonna mess up on me.

That is correct. If you didn't get the weaker helper spring you don't need to reinstall. I got the spring because I didn't like the slight "slop" in the pedal at the top.

phantom370z · 01-03-2014, 04:06 PM

I'm looking for one of the replacement springs if anyone's got one...

Gibby1113 · 01-08-2014, 01:53 AM

Quick question, does removing this pin mess w/ the actual clutch at all? I feel as if my clutch is slightly engaged now all the time. Could be my imagination? Idk I don't want to be wearing out my clutch just cuz I removed the spring

1slow370 · 01-08-2014, 03:13 AM

i did mine by just taking out the big spring and moving the little one around to keep some assist but get some feel back.

Chuck33079 · 01-08-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Quick question, does removing this pin mess w/ the actual clutch at all? I feel as if my clutch is slightly engaged now all the time. Could be my imagination? Idk I don't want to be wearing out my clutch just cuz I removed the spring

It is.

Take a look at what you removed. How does that do anything when the pedal is not being depressed? The only change besides the ability to feel where the clutch engages now is a bit of slop in the first 1/2" of pedal travel.

phantom370z · 01-08-2014, 09:13 AM

Still looking for one of these springs.... anybody?

Gibby1113 · 01-08-2014, 01:06 PM

What are the dimensions of the spring that everyone is ordering from Century spring? Thickness? Lengeth? Width of spring? Much appreciated

phantom370z · 01-09-2014, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

What are the dimensions of the spring that everyone is ordering from Century spring? Thickness? Lengeth? Width of spring? Much appreciated

Let me know if you find out....I'd love to have one as well.

Drex · 01-09-2014, 10:54 AM

FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577

01-03-2014, 02:13 PM	#497 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Finally got the spring off but I'm having trouble putting the pin back into the holes between the silver and black part. it's not going in smoothly at all __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-03-2014, 02:29 PM	#499 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Really? The clutch doesn't require THE ENTIRE SPRING AND ASSEMBLY? I'm not trying to be sarcastic by any means I just wanna make sure my clutch isn't gonna mess up on me. __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-03-2014, 02:36 PM	#501 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Sweet thanks chuck __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-03-2014, 04:06 PM	#503 (permalink)
phantom370z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 865 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z PW Rep Power: 13	I'm looking for one of the replacement springs if anyone's got one... __________________ 14' Pearl White Nismo 370z - SOLD

01-08-2014, 01:53 AM	#504 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Quick question, does removing this pin mess w/ the actual clutch at all? I feel as if my clutch is slightly engaged now all the time. Could be my imagination? Idk I don't want to be wearing out my clutch just cuz I removed the spring __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-08-2014, 03:13 AM	#505 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	i did mine by just taking out the big spring and moving the little one around to keep some assist but get some feel back. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

01-08-2014, 09:13 AM	#507 (permalink)
phantom370z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 865 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z PW Rep Power: 13	Still looking for one of these springs.... anybody? __________________ 14' Pearl White Nismo 370z - SOLD

01-08-2014, 01:06 PM	#508 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	What are the dimensions of the spring that everyone is ordering from Century spring? Thickness? Lengeth? Width of spring? Much appreciated __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-09-2014, 10:54 AM	#510 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577 __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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