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

Sparhax · 09-27-2012, 10:12 AM

40k Miles 09 370z

Clutch Pedal stuck to the floor, towed to the dealer. Dealer wants 1600 to replace the clutch assembly and are checking out the slave cylinder and flywheel. I have the extended waranty.

After reading all this I wonder if my cluch assembly even needs replacement and I just need the Master/slave cylinder replaced. ( I don't know much about cars)

ChrisSlicks · 09-27-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparhax

40k Miles 09 370z

Clutch Pedal stuck to the floor, towed to the dealer. Dealer wants 1600 to replace the clutch assembly and are checking out the slave cylinder and flywheel. I have the extended waranty.

After reading all this I wonder if my cluch assembly even needs replacement and I just need the Master/slave cylinder replaced. ( I don't know much about cars)

Unless it's had a lot of hard driving the clutch disc itself is likely fine, however since you have to drop the transmission to get to the CSC it's an opportune time to consider replacement at a reduced labor rate since the warranty will pay for the CSC replacement and the labor to drop/install the transmission. The price he's given you so far certainly isn't discounted

jennyt71 · 09-27-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparhax

40k Miles 09 370z

Clutch Pedal stuck to the floor, towed to the dealer. Dealer wants 1600 to replace the clutch assembly and are checking out the slave cylinder and flywheel. I have the extended waranty.

After reading all this I wonder if my cluch assembly even needs replacement and I just need the Master/slave cylinder replaced. ( I don't know much about cars)

which dealer did you take it to?

CC QUIK · 10-01-2012, 11:47 PM

this was one of my fears when i traded in 2011 Z 7sp auto for a 2012 6sd man. I've heard many horror stories about the clutch and csc failures. Great info from all. Planning to install a ACT clutch from stillen.

sungear · 10-27-2012, 08:45 PM

Loss of clutch hydraulic pressure occurred on my way home from vacation. Eastbound on I-40, east of OKC, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Eventually got of the road and was somewhat able to pump up the clutch using my hand, since the pedal wouldn't return on its own. No signs of fluid loss, reservoir full. Limped on home, periodically having to take the car out of gear to pump up the clutch again. Got the car to the dealer with 35.5 k miles on the odo.I suggested they try bleeding the system first, but they went ahead and ordered the CSC, master cylinder, and tube; they must already have a service bulletin or something.

sungear · 10-30-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sungear

Loss of clutch hydraulic pressure occurred on my way home from vacation. Eastbound on I-40, east of OKC, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Eventually got of the road and was somewhat able to pump up the clutch using my hand, since the pedal wouldn't return on its own. No signs of fluid loss, reservoir full. Limped on home, periodically having to take the car out of gear to pump up the clutch again. Got the car to the dealer with 35.5 k miles on the odo.I suggested they try bleeding the system first, but they went ahead and ordered the CSC, master cylinder, and tube; they must already have a service bulletin or something.

After having the CMC and CSC replaced under warranty, the clutch feels better than when the car was new!

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09-27-2012, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sparhax Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Age: 41 Posts: 32 Drives: 2017 370z Sport MT Rep Power: 17	40k Miles 09 370z Clutch Pedal stuck to the floor, towed to the dealer. Dealer wants 1600 to replace the clutch assembly and are checking out the slave cylinder and flywheel. I have the extended waranty. After reading all this I wonder if my cluch assembly even needs replacement and I just need the Master/slave cylinder replaced. ( I don't know much about cars)

10-01-2012, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
CC QUIK Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 83 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 13	this was one of my fears when i traded in 2011 Z 7sp auto for a 2012 6sd man. I've heard many horror stories about the clutch and csc failures. Great info from all. Planning to install a ACT clutch from stillen.

10-27-2012, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
sungear Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Huntsville Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 370Z Blue M6 Rep Power: 15	Loss of clutch hydraulic pressure occurred on my way home from vacation. Eastbound on I-40, east of OKC, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Eventually got of the road and was somewhat able to pump up the clutch using my hand, since the pedal wouldn't return on its own. No signs of fluid loss, reservoir full. Limped on home, periodically having to take the car out of gear to pump up the clutch again. Got the car to the dealer with 35.5 k miles on the odo.I suggested they try bleeding the system first, but they went ahead and ordered the CSC, master cylinder, and tube; they must already have a service bulletin or something.