Nismo Clutch

Armhunter · 05-04-2013, 09:17 PM

Anyone have their clutch fail in just 20k miles?

I took my car in for an oil change. Everything seemed fine. I started to leave and the foot pedal for the clutch went all the way to the floor and wouldnt return. After about 0.5 miles I made a u turn to head back to Nissan. Didnt make it far.. the clutch pedal stopped working all together.

They said might be the master or slave cylinder.

Cant believe that it went out that quickly..

modme · 05-04-2013, 09:39 PM

No, never has happened to anyone. No slave cylinders has ever failed on a 370z or G37. A simple search will not find any results.

MJB · 05-04-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Armhunter

Anyone have their clutch fail in just 20k miles?

I took my car in for an oil change. Everything seemed fine. I started to leave and the foot pedal for the clutch went all the way to the floor and wouldnt return. After about 0.5 miles I made a u turn to head back to Nissan. Didnt make it far.. the clutch pedal stopped working all together.

They said might be the master or slave cylinder.

Cant believe that it went out that quickly..

Not unheard of for our cars. The slave cylinder is a poor design, cheaply made plastic POS. You should upgrade to the Zspeed slave cylinder while the dealership has your trans pulled.

diddy535 · 05-04-2013, 09:40 PM

Unfortunately common.

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...s-2-print.html

FWIW a lot of people go with an aftermarket one since oem is so prone to failures.

Armhunter · 05-04-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by modme

No, never has happened to anyone. No slave cylinders has ever failed on a 370z or G37. A simple search will not find any results.

you are so awesome!! wish I could be like you..

I meant so freaking early!!! 20k miles to me is still new.

Gauge · 05-04-2013, 11:21 PM

If you drove it hard this is not surprising.

Rusty · 05-05-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mjb

not unheard of for our cars. The slave cylinder is a poor design, cheaply made plastic pos. you should upgrade to the zspeed slave cylinder while the dealership has your trans pulled.

2x!

Caustic · 05-05-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Armhunter

Anyone have their clutch fail in just 20k miles?

I took my car in for an oil change. Everything seemed fine. I started to leave and the foot pedal for the clutch went all the way to the floor and wouldnt return. After about 0.5 miles I made a u turn to head back to Nissan. Didnt make it far.. the clutch pedal stopped working all together.

They said might be the master or slave cylinder.

Cant believe that it went out that quickly..

Just to confirm, this is on a 2012 Nismo?

nobdy_#608 · 05-05-2013, 03:21 AM

Mine failed last week slave and master cylinder internal failure warranty covered it and I'm get a light weight fly wheel installed I get the car back Monday I have a 2012 with 18k miles

Baer383 · 05-05-2013, 11:58 AM

You might want to have them check for a leaking rear main seal while they are there some 12's have had problems with it,mine is 13 and the seal is leaking.

Armhunter · 05-05-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Caustic

Just to confirm, this is on a 2012 Nismo?

yes..

I will have them look everything over. The cool thing is, my friend is the Nissan Mechanic. He takes his time with my car. Thank you for all the replies... The next time it goes out, i am going to replace the OEM parts..

I might even get a better clutch.. I also want better brakes.. i already have warped rotors.

And No, I dont drive it hard. I run the Canyon over here which has a bunch of turns, but I usually leave it in 3rd the whole way..

DEpointfive0 · 05-05-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Armhunter

yes..

I will have them look everything over. The cool thing is, my friend is the Nissan Mechanic. He takes his time with my car. Thank you for all the replies... The next time it goes out, i am going to replace the OEM parts..

I might even get a better clutch.. I also want better brakes.. i already have warped rotors.

And No, I dont drive it hard. I run the Canyon over here which has a bunch of turns, but I usually leave it in 3rd the whole way..

OP, your problem is common.

And... That's the definition of driving it hard, LOL!

Armhunter · 05-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

OP, your problem is common.

And... That's the definition of driving it hard, LOL!

Well, I had a Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 GST that I drove just has hard and never had a problem until 130k miles.

DEpointfive0 · 05-05-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Armhunter

Well, I had a Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 GST that I drove just has hard and never had a problem until 130k miles.

Lol, the manual's number one issue is that CSC, no rhyme or reason. But I wouldn't go OEM on it

fuct · 05-06-2013, 09:42 AM

my CSC broke at 24k miles. sound s exactly like your problem OP.

05-04-2013, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Nismo Clutch Anyone have their clutch fail in just 20k miles? I took my car in for an oil change. Everything seemed fine. I started to leave and the foot pedal for the clutch went all the way to the floor and wouldnt return. After about 0.5 miles I made a u turn to head back to Nissan. Didnt make it far.. the clutch pedal stopped working all together. They said might be the master or slave cylinder. Cant believe that it went out that quickly..

05-04-2013, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	No, never has happened to anyone. No slave cylinders has ever failed on a 370z or G37. A simple search will not find any results. __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

05-04-2013, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	Unfortunately common. http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...s-2-print.html FWIW a lot of people go with an aftermarket one since oem is so prone to failures. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

05-04-2013, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	If you drove it hard this is not surprising. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

05-05-2013, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	You might want to have them check for a leaking rear main seal while they are there some 12's have had problems with it,mine is 13 and the seal is leaking. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

05-05-2013, 03:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
nobdy_#608 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: dallas Posts: 79 Drives: '12 PW Nismo #608 Rep Power: 13	Mine failed last week slave and master cylinder internal failure warranty covered it and I'm get a light weight fly wheel installed I get the car back Monday I have a 2012 with 18k miles

05-06-2013, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	my CSC broke at 24k miles. sound s exactly like your problem OP.

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