Clutch pedal ticking feeling?

AdamRacer · 02-28-2013, 10:34 AM

Hello I own a 2012 base model and have the oem stock clutch. When I first start the car and drive around for about 10 mins the clutch pedal feels normal. After that when I release and hold the clutch pedal near the floor I feel this ticking or bumping feeling on the pedal. Is this normal? I bought the car brand new and it just started doing it after I put 5k miles on it. Ive checked the fluid levels and everything seems fine.
Anyone have the same feeling with the clutch pedal disengaged or know what it is?

Tward · 02-28-2013, 11:06 AM

I know exactly what you are talking about. I have know idea what the cause is though, or if it is a bad or normal situation.

Teddy KGB · 02-28-2013, 12:37 PM

I've got the same thing happening on my 2010 12k miles. Feels like someone is flicking the bottom of the clutch pedal when it's fully depressed.

fuct · 02-28-2013, 12:39 PM

i feel it on my 2010 im on the stock clutch but second CSC. 49k miles now

AdamRacer · 02-28-2013, 12:43 PM

Seems like it is a common thing for the stock clutch then. I have heard a lot about the CSC problems and hoping thats not a distant sign or anything...

mults · 02-28-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRacer

Hello I own a 2012 base model and have the oem stock clutch. When I first start the car and drive around for about 10 mins the clutch pedal feels normal. After that when I release and hold the clutch pedal near the floor I feel this ticking or bumping feeling on the pedal. Is this normal? I bought the car brand new and it just started doing it after I put 5k miles on it. Ive checked the fluid levels and everything seems fine.
Anyone have the same feeling with the clutch pedal disengaged or know what it is?

Does this happen when the trans is in neutral also?

I think (when the clutch is fully depressed), the throwout bearing is being used at 100% and this may be what you are feeling. The spinning of the bearing is being transmitted through the pedal. I think my 40th does this as well (12K) and as long as there is not squealing or grinding, I don't worry about it.

Jasonle · 02-28-2013, 12:47 PM

man mine does this too...I noticed this last week

BlkNismo · 02-28-2013, 12:55 PM

same here...I have only noticed this with clutch depressed in first gear.

AdamRacer · 02-28-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

Does this happen when the trans is in neutral also?

I think (when the clutch is fully depressed), the throwout bearing is being used at 100% and this may be what you are feeling. The spinning of the bearing is being transmitted through the pedal. I think my 40th does this as well (12K) and as long as there is not squealing or grinding, I don't worry about it.

I did not think about it possibly being from the throwout bearing but yes the feeling does happen when in neutral as well. I havent checked if it occurs in others gears which i will try the next time it occurs.

edub370 · 02-28-2013, 04:15 PM

very common feeling. mine does it too. feels almost like someone is tapping on the back side of the clutch pedal. sometimes audible. but from what i have read, its nothing to worry about. just one of the quirks of the z

tturbo370z · 03-01-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

very common feeling. mine does it too. feels almost like someone is tapping on the back side of the clutch pedal. sometimes audible. but from what i have read, its nothing to worry about. just one of the quirks of the z

When I got mine I also searched and asked and the only explanation I received was its a Z thing. So......welcome to the club my boy

AdamRacer · 03-02-2013, 10:07 AM

Well thanks to everyone for all the responses I guess since it's a Z thing and doesnt cause a problem I wont worry about it.

steves · 03-03-2013, 12:28 AM

Sounds like your CSC is on its way.

02-28-2013, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	Clutch pedal ticking feeling? Hello I own a 2012 base model and have the oem stock clutch. When I first start the car and drive around for about 10 mins the clutch pedal feels normal. After that when I release and hold the clutch pedal near the floor I feel this ticking or bumping feeling on the pedal. Is this normal? I bought the car brand new and it just started doing it after I put 5k miles on it. Ive checked the fluid levels and everything seems fine. Anyone have the same feeling with the clutch pedal disengaged or know what it is?

02-28-2013, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tward Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 318 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BS M6 Rep Power: 14	I know exactly what you are talking about. I have know idea what the cause is though, or if it is a bad or normal situation. __________________ Nismo S - Tune Body Kit/ UAM Fenders / Fast Intentions CBE 12/ Stillen CAI/ PWD JDM Shift Knob/BlueBat Vinyl' R.I.P Garrett Uekman

02-28-2013, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	man mine does this too...I noticed this last week __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-28-2013, 04:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	very common feeling. mine does it too. feels almost like someone is tapping on the back side of the clutch pedal. sometimes audible. but from what i have read, its nothing to worry about. just one of the quirks of the z __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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Teddy KGB Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 79 Drives: 40th Z, Tundra, CBR6 Rep Power: 14	I've got the same thing happening on my 2010 12k miles. Feels like someone is flicking the bottom of the clutch pedal when it's fully depressed.

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AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	Seems like it is a common thing for the stock clutch then. I have heard a lot about the CSC problems and hoping thats not a distant sign or anything...

02-28-2013, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 15	same here...I have only noticed this with clutch depressed in first gear.

03-02-2013, 10:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	Well thanks to everyone for all the responses I guess since it's a Z thing and doesnt cause a problem I wont worry about it.

03-03-2013, 12:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
steves Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 11 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Sounds like your CSC is on its way.