So...Pedals Fly Apart While Driving Apparently

Read T · 10-15-2014, 07:59 PM

Way to use some cheap *** metal Nissan.

Helper spring perch sheared off while I was in traffic. Clutch got harder to use, and now wobbles side to side, and I got a metal parts rolling around behind the brake pedal. This sure inspires confidence in me to trust the other two pedals. Car has 45k mi on it. Metal parts shouldn't be cracking in half.

Since this site uses filters. **** **** **** **** YOU NISSAN.

Let the battle begin tomorrow with the stealership. I'll probably just end up welding the parts back together and boxing it in. I don't trust a damn thing a dealership would do after past experiences.

kenchan · 10-15-2014, 08:01 PM

Huh... first time seeing that..

Read T · 10-15-2014, 08:04 PM

Yeah. Over the years I've come to accept some crappy build quality out of my Nissans - but this just seems unsafe.

370Ztune · 10-15-2014, 08:04 PM

Its common with Mazda RX-8's too. Bracket will crack after abuse... Unfortunately manufacturers cheap out on certain parts to save a buck.

Read T · 10-15-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Ztune

Its common with Mazda RX-8's too. Bracket will crack after abuse... Unfortunately manufacturers cheap out on certain parts to save a buck.

Daily Driving and a few track events isn't much abuse. I'm not drifting or dumping/jabbing the clutch. Mazda extended the warranty to cover this specific defect.

Gadgetech · 10-15-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Daily Driving and a few track events isn't much abuse. I'm not drifting or dumping/jabbing the clutch. Mazda extended the warranty to cover this specific defect.

Spending any amount of time on 485 could qualify as abuse...haha

N8GTOL · 10-15-2014, 08:18 PM

Damn! That's some serious power shifting, jk.

Time for an RJM pedal upgrade!?

Read T · 10-15-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetech

Spending any amount of time on 485 could qualify as abuse...haha

This was on 77, so bigtime abuse. I hate that road.

Wonka2581 · 10-15-2014, 08:37 PM

Sub'd....

Read T · 10-15-2014, 08:39 PM

May upgrade to RJM pedal. I'll read reviews on it. I love that the stock pedal was nice and heavy, it just sucked that it had no feel. And that it exploded.

Shotta · 10-15-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

May upgrade to RJM pedal. I'll read reviews on it. I love that the stock pedal was nice and heavy, it just sucked that it had no feel. And that it exploded.

RJM has the same heavy feeling but with a smoother engagement window as opposed to the almost on/off switch feel with the stock pedal setup. You do not lose anything by going to the RJM pedal.

As an aside, I'm sure you can find someone on this forum with their stock clutch pedal assembly collecting dust in a box.

Mitco39 · 10-15-2014, 10:07 PM

for what its worth I love my RJM

VABAM · 10-16-2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

for what its worth I love my RJM

I love my RJM pedal too.
Worth every penny!
If you have the money to get one I would highly recommend it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-16-2014, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Huh... first time seeing that..

Never seen that on the forum n I been here since 09.

madwi · 10-16-2014, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitco39

for what its worth I love my RJM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABAM

I love my RJM pedal too.
Worth every penny!
If you have the money to get one I would highly recommend it.

10-15-2014, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	So...Pedals Fly Apart While Driving Apparently Way to use some cheap * metal Nissan. Helper spring perch sheared off while I was in traffic. Clutch got harder to use, and now wobbles side to side, and I got a metal parts rolling around behind the brake pedal. This sure inspires confidence in me to trust the other two pedals. Car has 45k mi on it. Metal parts shouldn't be cracking in half. Since this site uses filters. ** YOU NISSAN. Let the battle begin tomorrow with the stealership. I'll probably just end up welding the parts back together and boxing it in. I don't trust a damn thing a dealership would do after past experiences. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS Last edited by Read T; 10-16-2014 at 10:11 AM.

10-15-2014, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Huh... first time seeing that.. UNKNOWN_370, PaulZ370, FPenvy and 3 others like this.

10-15-2014, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Yeah. Over the years I've come to accept some crappy build quality out of my Nissans - but this just seems unsafe. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	Its common with Mazda RX-8's too. Bracket will crack after abuse... Unfortunately manufacturers cheap out on certain parts to save a buck. __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

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N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Damn! That's some serious power shifting, jk. Time for an RJM pedal upgrade!? wheee!, onzedge, VABAM and 1 others like this.

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10-15-2014, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	May upgrade to RJM pedal. I'll read reviews on it. I love that the stock pedal was nice and heavy, it just sucked that it had no feel. And that it exploded. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

10-15-2014, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	for what its worth I love my RJM wheee! likes this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

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