Odd sound when pushing clutch in

darli328 · 08-23-2013, 08:15 PM

Whenever I push the clutch in there's a loud click and you can feel it in the clutch pedal as well. It's happens around 2 inches or so of travel when I push the clutch pedal in. And, it happens in any situation. In neutral, any gear, car on or off, while driving or stopped. If it matters I have a 2013 with about 7,500 miles and I didn't noticed this till recently. I'm assuming this can't be normal. Any idea what it could be?

kenchan · 08-23-2013, 09:25 PM

have you taken a close look with a flash light? push the pedal with your hand while you look closely at the entire pedal assembly when you hear the click.

on my Z, there is like a deeper thunk kind of noise since day one about 1-2" when i depress the clutch.

forza370z · 08-23-2013, 11:04 PM

I don't have any noise with mine. Good you mentioned yours is 13'. Why don't you bring it back to dealership and have it checked. It should be free.

Elan · 08-24-2013, 02:06 AM

I have the dreaded '09 and if my clutch passes without making a noise, I'd go have it checked while its free.

Jimc · 08-24-2013, 10:28 AM

My 2012 @ 4K has started doing the same about 2" from the bottom I can hear it and feel it I have had the car since new, about 4 months old / or should say off the lot.

I will have it check at the next oil change, but if you find out what it is let me know.

Jim

40 to 332 · 08-24-2013, 12:28 PM

I also experienced this problem on my 2013 Z. It appeared after about 200 to 300 miles, lasted for a couple of days and then disappeared. Based on a quick inspection, it appeared that the push rod in the pedal assembly was catching on something in the master cylinder. Anyway, with what I read in the forum about problems with clutch shudder and feel, I said forget this and went with the RJM pedal assembly. If you can put up with the 3-4 hours installing the RJM assembly in very cramped quarters, it is well worth it. The clutch pedal operation and feel are much improved over stock, with a virtual absence of any shudder. The push rod operates smoothly, with no sticking or catching.The installation instructions were clear. I highly recommend it. That said, it you prefer to stay with the stock assembly, I'd have the problem checked out while the vehicle is under warranty.

darli328 · 08-25-2013, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

I also experienced this problem on my 2013 Z. It appeared after about 200 to 300 miles, lasted for a couple of days and then disappeared. Based on a quick inspection, it appeared that the push rod in the pedal assembly was catching on something in the master cylinder. Anyway, with what I read in the forum about problems with clutch shudder and feel, I said forget this and went with the RJM pedal assembly. If you can put up with the 3-4 hours installing the RJM assembly in very cramped quarters, it is well worth it. The clutch pedal operation and feel are much improved over stock, with a virtual absence of any shudder. The push rod operates smoothly, with no sticking or catching.The installation instructions were clear. I highly recommend it. That said, it you prefer to stay with the stock assembly, I'd have the problem checked out while the vehicle is under warranty.

Been out of town at a wedding, thanks for all the replies everyone. Tomorrow I'll get a flashlight and look to see if the pedal is hitting anything. I drove the car briefly today and didn't notice the sound, so go figure.
I've never heard of the RJM pedal assembly but after googling it real quick sounds like a good might. I might actually get this...

08-23-2013, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
darli328 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 198 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 12	Odd sound when pushing clutch in Whenever I push the clutch in there's a loud click and you can feel it in the clutch pedal as well. It's happens around 2 inches or so of travel when I push the clutch pedal in. And, it happens in any situation. In neutral, any gear, car on or off, while driving or stopped. If it matters I have a 2013 with about 7,500 miles and I didn't noticed this till recently. I'm assuming this can't be normal. Any idea what it could be?

08-23-2013, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	I don't have any noise with mine. Good you mentioned yours is 13'. Why don't you bring it back to dealership and have it checked. It should be free. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

08-24-2013, 02:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	I have the dreaded '09 and if my clutch passes without making a noise, I'd go have it checked while its free. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	have you taken a close look with a flash light? push the pedal with your hand while you look closely at the entire pedal assembly when you hear the click. on my Z, there is like a deeper thunk kind of noise since day one about 1-2" when i depress the clutch.

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Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 74 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 12	My 2012 @ 4K has started doing the same about 2" from the bottom I can hear it and feel it I have had the car since new, about 4 months old / or should say off the lot. I will have it check at the next oil change, but if you find out what it is let me know. Jim

08-24-2013, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 447 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 439	I also experienced this problem on my 2013 Z. It appeared after about 200 to 300 miles, lasted for a couple of days and then disappeared. Based on a quick inspection, it appeared that the push rod in the pedal assembly was catching on something in the master cylinder. Anyway, with what I read in the forum about problems with clutch shudder and feel, I said forget this and went with the RJM pedal assembly. If you can put up with the 3-4 hours installing the RJM assembly in very cramped quarters, it is well worth it. The clutch pedal operation and feel are much improved over stock, with a virtual absence of any shudder. The push rod operates smoothly, with no sticking or catching.The installation instructions were clear. I highly recommend it. That said, it you prefer to stay with the stock assembly, I'd have the problem checked out while the vehicle is under warranty.