Clutch Pedal Sticks

StrokeThis347 · 04-13-2013, 11:13 PM

I finally got my car broken in and decided to go out and beat on it a bit. I noticed the clutch when I am shifting hard at redline sits on the floor for a second after i lift my foot off then it comes up. Is this the CSC failure or something else. I have a 2013 so I don't know if I have the updated part?

Jsolo · 04-13-2013, 11:23 PM

Does this happen after a while of beating on the car?

There's a TSB out there to change out the fluid to the gtr brake fluid (higher wet/dry boiling points). Might be air in the system too.

StrokeThis347 · 04-13-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

Does this happen after a while of beating on the car?

There's a TSB out there to change out the fluid to the gtr brake fluid (higher wet/dry boiling points). Might be air in the system too.

No just happens right away. Only when im shifting hard high rpm.

KERMIT · 04-14-2013, 11:04 AM

I had that happen a few times when my car was new, just after break in. however, It went away and has not happened in a long time.

StrokeThis347 · 04-14-2013, 10:17 PM

Just noticed it will do it anytime. Was popping the pedal sitting in my driveway. Maybe the stock helper spring is slowing it from returning?

KERMIT · 04-14-2013, 11:22 PM

Give it some time to loosen up

cheshirecat · 04-16-2013, 11:09 AM

this is a strange issue that hasn't been discussed before on the forum

edub370 · 04-16-2013, 10:04 PM

csc

djtodd · 04-16-2013, 11:30 PM

It does have a whiff of CSC. Bleed and change the fluid to see if it corrects. If not, CSC time. Under warranty I am guessing?

SoCalBoy · 04-17-2013, 01:21 AM

yup sounds like the CSC...exact same thing happen to me. took it in to get look at and dealership confirmed it.

StrokeThis347 · 04-22-2013, 08:06 PM

Car is BRAND NEW. Took out the clutch pedal helper spring completely. This was causing the issue. As soon as the spring started putting pressure on the pedal is when it was hanging up. Slowing the return of the clutch.

Jsolo · 04-22-2013, 11:57 PM

^^That's what the assist spring does, but the clutch pressure plate is supposed to over come this. If it can't/doesn't, then you got problems.

StrokeThis347 · 04-23-2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

^^That's what the assist spring does, but the clutch pressure plate is supposed to over come this. If it can't/doesn't, then you got problems.

It does overcome it. I am just picky and noticed it. I am used to drag racing mustangs with cable clutches which are instant. This was delayed. Really hard to explain. Either way clutch is 10x better now. Anything slowing down the clutch pedal during hard shifting is no bueno.

04-13-2013, 11:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
StrokeThis347 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 65 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	Clutch Pedal Sticks I finally got my car broken in and decided to go out and beat on it a bit. I noticed the clutch when I am shifting hard at redline sits on the floor for a second after i lift my foot off then it comes up. Is this the CSC failure or something else. I have a 2013 so I don't know if I have the updated part?

04-13-2013, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Does this happen after a while of beating on the car? There's a TSB out there to change out the fluid to the gtr brake fluid (higher wet/dry boiling points). Might be air in the system too. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

04-14-2013, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	I had that happen a few times when my car was new, just after break in. however, It went away and has not happened in a long time. __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires

04-14-2013, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	Give it some time to loosen up __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires

04-16-2013, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	csc __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

04-14-2013, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
StrokeThis347 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 65 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	Just noticed it will do it anytime. Was popping the pedal sitting in my driveway. Maybe the stock helper spring is slowing it from returning?

04-16-2013, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	this is a strange issue that hasn't been discussed before on the forum

04-16-2013, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	It does have a whiff of CSC. Bleed and change the fluid to see if it corrects. If not, CSC time. Under warranty I am guessing? __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

04-17-2013, 01:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
SoCalBoy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Age: 41 Posts: 324 Drives: RipTide Rep Power: 13	yup sounds like the CSC...exact same thing happen to me. took it in to get look at and dealership confirmed it. __________________

04-22-2013, 08:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
StrokeThis347 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 65 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	Car is BRAND NEW. Took out the clutch pedal helper spring completely. This was causing the issue. As soon as the spring started putting pressure on the pedal is when it was hanging up. Slowing the return of the clutch.

04-22-2013, 11:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	^^That's what the assist spring does, but the clutch pressure plate is supposed to over come this. If it can't/doesn't, then you got problems. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

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