Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

marks370z · 08-05-2015, 11:48 PM

I forgot to add that my csc went out on me at about 23k miles, IIRC. Year is 2012.
I drive my Z pretty hard as well, also. I've had the zspeed csc installed along with new oem cmc. I kept the original clutch mostly because I couldn't afford a new one and have had no issues thus far.

FairladyZ40th · 08-06-2015, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by marks370z

I forgot to add that my csc went out on me at about 23k miles, IIRC. Year is 2012.
I drive my Z pretty hard as well, also. I've had the zspeed csc installed along with new oem cmc. I kept the original clutch mostly because I couldn't afford a new one and have had no issues thus far.

The clutch kit I purchased costed me $465 and its stage 3... Idk if you want to take a leap of faith along with haha

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Cmike2780 · 08-06-2015, 08:27 AM

I think my csc may be on it's way out. The clutch feels really soft and it doesn't feel like it wants to pop up. Yesterday, it just sort of lunged as it engaged. I was trying to pull out of a spot. I had the transmission replaced under warranty at around 36k miles. I'm now at around 62k miles and completely out of my extended warranty. The dealership that replaced the trans also closed and now under new ownership. Anyway, the last thing I need right now is to spend a ton on replacing this stupid part. What have people payed out of pocket replacing this at a dealership and what are my odds of Nissan doing anything to help? Am I completely SOOL?

FairladyZ40th · 08-06-2015, 08:44 AM

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I think my csc may be on it's way out. The clutch feels really soft and it doesn't feel like it wants to pop up. Yesterday, it just sort of lunged as it engaged. I was trying to pull out of a spot. I had the transmission replaced under warranty at around 36k miles. I'm now at around 62k miles and completely out of my extended warranty. The dealership that replaced the trans also closed and now under new ownership. Anyway, the last thing I need right now is to spend a ton on replacing this stupid part. What have people payed out of pocket replacing this at a dealership and what are my odds of Nissan doing anything to help? Am I completely SOOL?

Bro just buy the part your self I got the Master cylinder for $75 when the stealership charges like $180 and the CSC you can get for about $100 - $120 and the dealer will charge around $160...

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Cmike2780 · 08-06-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Bro just buy the part your self I got the Master cylinder for $75 when the stealership charges like $180 and the CSC you can get for about $100 - $120 and the dealer will charge around $160...

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The part cost doesn't worry me, the install cost does. It's around $250 at Z1 for the CMC, CSC and CSC tube. Even if I go to a local shop, it sounds like an expensive job since they need to pull the transmission.

eastwest2300 · 08-06-2015, 09:16 AM

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The part cost doesn't worry me, the install cost does. It's around $250 at Z1 for the CMC, CSC and CSC tube. Even if I go to a local shop, it sounds like an expensive job since they need to pull the transmission.

The labor is gonna get you, the transmission has to be pulled, it sucks..

Tb09z · 08-06-2015, 09:25 AM

Cost me a little over 900 for labor at dealership

FairladyZ40th · 08-06-2015, 09:29 AM

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Cost me a little over 900 for labor at dealership

Yeah it is pricey the best thing you could do is find a good mechanic that knows nissans and have em hook it up. Fortunately and thank god I wa Los able to get in contact with a mechanic that works with Nissan

and he's always been getting my back since I got my car

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zmanelite · 08-06-2015, 11:08 PM

Got everything in the car now and car feels good
the lightened flywheel does make a difference in acceleration

eastwest2300 · 08-07-2015, 06:33 AM

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Got everything in the car now and car feels good
the lightened flywheel does make a difference in acceleration

What setup did you go with? Did you upgrade the clutch too?

zmanelite · 08-07-2015, 07:24 AM

Southbend stage 2 Clutch kit, DXD Black Flywheel 24 lbs , HD CSC and a new OEM master

FairladyZ40th · 08-07-2015, 09:19 AM

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Southbend stage 2 Clutch kit, DXD Black Flywheel 24 lbs , HD CSC and a new OEM master

Hey is your fly wheel considered light weight?

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eastwest2300 · 08-07-2015, 10:55 AM

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Hey is your fly wheel considered light weight?

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Its much lighter than the stock one, I believe the stock flywheel is 33 pounds.

eastwest2300 · 08-07-2015, 10:53 AM

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Southbend stage 2 Clutch kit, DXD Black Flywheel 24 lbs , HD CSC and a new OEM master

ahhh dude, we're running the exact same setup... good stuff.

FairladyZ40th · 08-07-2015, 09:19 AM

Hey guys quick question does any one know if it's ok to put DOT4 brake fluid instead of DOT3 in the clutch line. Apparently DOT4 is for higher temp and performance but idk if it's a good idea? Has anyone done it before or should I just stick to actual clutch fluid?

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08-05-2015, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
marks370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SoCal Age: 33 Posts: 472 Drives: '12 PW NISMO Z34 Rep Power: 14	I forgot to add that my csc went out on me at about 23k miles, IIRC. Year is 2012. I drive my Z pretty hard as well, also. I've had the zspeed csc installed along with new oem cmc. I kept the original clutch mostly because I couldn't afford a new one and have had no issues thus far. __________________ NISMO

08-06-2015, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	I think my csc may be on it's way out. The clutch feels really soft and it doesn't feel like it wants to pop up. Yesterday, it just sort of lunged as it engaged. I was trying to pull out of a spot. I had the transmission replaced under warranty at around 36k miles. I'm now at around 62k miles and completely out of my extended warranty. The dealership that replaced the trans also closed and now under new ownership. Anyway, the last thing I need right now is to spend a ton on replacing this stupid part. What have people payed out of pocket replacing this at a dealership and what are my odds of Nissan doing anything to help? Am I completely SOOL? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

08-06-2015, 11:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Got everything in the car now and car feels good the lightened flywheel does make a difference in acceleration __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

08-07-2015, 07:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Southbend stage 2 Clutch kit, DXD Black Flywheel 24 lbs , HD CSC and a new OEM master __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

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08-06-2015, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tb09z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 190 Drives: 09-370-blue -m6 Rep Power: 13	Cost me a little over 900 for labor at dealership

08-07-2015, 09:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 61	Hey guys quick question does any one know if it's ok to put DOT4 brake fluid instead of DOT3 in the clutch line. Apparently DOT4 is for higher temp and performance but idk if it's a good idea? Has anyone done it before or should I just stick to actual clutch fluid? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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