Questions about clutch problems

jes-151 · 08-28-2014, 08:46 AM

Hey, hows it going guys? Just this last week I noticed a change in my clutch pedal. This changed included a noticeable difference in the tension of my clutch pedal, also i noticed that its a bit more difficult to change gears at times. Can you help?

jaytirbhaw · 08-28-2014, 08:49 AM

Tension in the clutch pedal ? Does it feel "weak" or does it stick to the floor? what transmission fluid are you using

JARblue · 08-28-2014, 08:54 AM

If the pedal got "weak" or "light", my guess is the CMC may be starting to fail. The CSC tends to fail suddenly, in which case the pedal falls to the floor with no pressure.

If it's difficult to put it into gear, then it may be a synchro issue.

It looks like you have a 2009, so it's probably time for some clutch work if nothing has been done recently. I'd take to a shop or dealer that you trust and get their opinion, especially if you're not going to fix the problem yourself.

kenchan · 08-28-2014, 09:04 AM

Check clutch fluid level and color.

Shawa · 08-28-2014, 09:07 AM

Yea like Kenchan and Jarblue said, I had the same issue a few weeks ago. Clutch became lighter with less pressure feedback and I lost all clutch fluid. Had to replace the csc. Good luck with it

jes-151 · 08-28-2014, 07:55 PM

The clutch pedal doesnt hit the floor, it just engages and disengages halfway down. The car only doesnt want to go into gear in the mornings after no usage for a day. How much was the clutch master cylinder issue go for?

Spooler · 08-28-2014, 11:07 PM

Check the fluid, I beat you have a leak as stated above. The CSC is most likely the cause.

jes-151 · 08-30-2014, 03:39 PM

Yeah it is the cdc, where can i get a great deal on one?

MJB · 08-30-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jes-151

Yeah it is the cdc, where can i get a great deal on one?

cdc? Are you talking about the slave cylinder? And if so, are you certain? Did a mechanic tell you that? The part itself is cheap, around 100 bucks. You can buy the Zspeed heavy duty version for around 300 bucks. I would go that route so you don't have to worry about the stock unit failing again.... The only bad thing is there is a lot of work involved in replacing a slave cylinder. You have to remove the entire transmission to get to it. So expect to pay 500-700 bucks if a shop does it. Or just buy the part and do it yourself

jes-151 · 08-31-2014, 02:32 PM

.Just clutch master cylinder.yeah a mechanic told me. Is it true that my clutch is bound to mess up soon because my clutch master cylinder did?

08-28-2014, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
jes-151 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: spring lake Posts: 4 Drives: 2009 nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Questions about clutch problems Hey, hows it going guys? Just this last week I noticed a change in my clutch pedal. This changed included a noticeable difference in the tension of my clutch pedal, also i noticed that its a bit more difficult to change gears at times. Can you help?

08-28-2014, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If the pedal got "weak" or "light", my guess is the CMC may be starting to fail. The CSC tends to fail suddenly, in which case the pedal falls to the floor with no pressure. If it's difficult to put it into gear, then it may be a synchro issue. It looks like you have a 2009, so it's probably time for some clutch work if nothing has been done recently. I'd take to a shop or dealer that you trust and get their opinion, especially if you're not going to fix the problem yourself. kenchan and madwi like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-28-2014, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Check clutch fluid level and color. TreeSemdyZee likes this.

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08-28-2014, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 17	Tension in the clutch pedal ? Does it feel "weak" or does it stick to the floor? what transmission fluid are you using

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Shawa Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 143 Drives: 2012 Fairlady Z MT Rep Power: 14	Yea like Kenchan and Jarblue said, I had the same issue a few weeks ago. Clutch became lighter with less pressure feedback and I lost all clutch fluid. Had to replace the csc. Good luck with it

08-28-2014, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
jes-151 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: spring lake Posts: 4 Drives: 2009 nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	The clutch pedal doesnt hit the floor, it just engages and disengages halfway down. The car only doesnt want to go into gear in the mornings after no usage for a day. How much was the clutch master cylinder issue go for?

08-28-2014, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,852 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Check the fluid, I beat you have a leak as stated above. The CSC is most likely the cause.

08-30-2014, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
jes-151 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: spring lake Posts: 4 Drives: 2009 nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Yeah it is the cdc, where can i get a great deal on one?

08-31-2014, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
jes-151 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: spring lake Posts: 4 Drives: 2009 nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	.Just clutch master cylinder.yeah a mechanic told me. Is it true that my clutch is bound to mess up soon because my clutch master cylinder did?