Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

synolimit · 07-19-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

The rod is adjustable. ive adjusted mine slightly as well. The brake and cruise switch aren't adjustments that affect the actual pedal feel and travel though. I hope youre not adjusting those switches to stop/limit the actual pedal travel....that needs to be done by the stoppers on the pedal frame.

I did. Without the spring the pedal falls further to the firewall. They most certainly are effecting pedal travel. With the upper switch moved down it takes the play out and the switch is properly engaged in the resting position. No effects, no problems.

Holy · 08-21-2013, 08:13 AM

I just bought an 09 370z and im trying to do this mod. It seems like my spring is yellow as opposed to the black ones that you guys have. Is this an aftermarket spring?

b15 · 08-21-2013, 08:15 AM

Nope that's oem. Mine was yellow as well.

Holy · 08-21-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

Nope that's oem. Mine was yellow as well.

Oh okay thanks. Still having trouble taking it apart. I'll figure it out

JARblue · 08-21-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Holy

Oh okay thanks. Still having trouble taking it apart. I'll figure it out

Push the pin below the spring in further (you can see it poking out to the left a bit - push it all the way in to the right). This should expose the clip on the right side. Remove the clip and then push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor to release pressure on the spring. This should allow you to pull the pin out which then allows the spring to be removed

Holy · 08-21-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Push the pin below the spring in further (you can see it poking out to the left a bit - push it all the way in to the right). This should expose the clip on the right side. Remove the clip and then push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor to release pressure on the spring. This should allow you to pull the pin out which then allows the spring to be removed

Thanks for the help! I actually got the pin out. But now the assmebly won't come apart from the clutch. Here's a picture of where i'm at.

JARblue · 08-21-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Holy

Thanks for the help! I actually got the pin out. But now the assmebly won't come apart from the clutch. Here's a picture of where i'm at.

You should be able to just wiggle it a bit to get the silver part to separate from the black part. Again, pushing the clutch pedal to the floor releases the pressure created by the spring.

Jsolo · 08-21-2013, 11:51 AM

^^Pedal has to be to the floor before the spring will come out. You need to unload the spring first.

Holy · 08-21-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

^^Pedal has to be to the floor before the spring will come out. You need to unload the spring first.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You should be able to just wiggle it a bit to get the silver part to separate from the black part. Again, pushing the clutch pedal to the floor releases the pressure created by the spring.

Got it! Thanks guys, i really appreciate the help.

The clutch feels great, it doesn't feel too different, but the little hops that occurred every now and again seem to have diminished.

lauj · 09-14-2013, 12:07 AM

Have anyone have issue the clutch not returning the whole way after replace the new spring? It stopped half way...

ChiCityZ · 10-05-2013, 01:39 PM

No issues here. Just went out and did it a few minutes ago and can already tell the difference..granted I had gotten used to the clutch and adjusted my shifts accordingly but this helped smooth it all out

E36guy · 08-21-2013, 06:28 PM

I have the 3 of the Century Springs. If anyone is interested PM me.

Bananaz · 12-12-2013, 11:39 PM

Def doing this, thought it was just me not being used to the different clutch.

Gibby1113 · 01-03-2014, 11:20 AM

Ok so I've engaged my clutch all the way, removed the pin, but the spring won't and it STILL won't come loose. You guys mean the silver part where the pin was comes off? How? What do y'all mean to "wiggle" it?

b15 · 01-03-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Ok so I've engaged my clutch all the way, removed the pin, but the spring won't and it STILL won't come loose. You guys mean the silver part where the pin was comes off? How? What do y'all mean to "wiggle" it?

Yes. the whole assembly that the spring is in will come off. Wiggle it off the pedal assembly.

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36573	Nope that's oem. Mine was yellow as well.

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