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I have had this problem twice on my new Nismo. Once with only about 5,000 miles on it and the other with about 9,000 miles on it. I noticed both

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Old 06-20-2013, 05:23 PM   #16 (permalink)
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I have had this problem twice on my new Nismo. Once with only about 5,000 miles on it and the other with about 9,000 miles on it. I noticed both times it was really hard driving.. I will assume it is moisture and call the dealer..
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I just had the same failure on my 2011 that has 33000 kms on it (20000 miles). I had it towed to a dealer who performed a service as per tsb. They changed the fluid to GTR fluid and said "all is well". It lasted 5 miles. The car is now in Battle Creek Michigan and I am home in Toronto Ontario. I do believe I may have to find a better vehicle.
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Flush with fresh fluid first, After that doesn't help, change the master cylinder..

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Master Cylinder has been swapped. Fluid flushed 3 times (why 3, idk, I didnt ask). Still similar symptoms however.

Start the car, clutch goes to about an inch from the floor (fully functional but only an inch or so for the complete press/release). You can pump the clutch and then it functions like it never had an issue. Turn the car off and let sit for a few hours. Get in the car and the clutch is on the floor. Personally I think there is a leak somewhere or whatever adjusts the clutch is derping out.

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^^Does the level in the reservoir change at all? If not, then there's likely no leak in the system. Possibly air still trapped or a bad master cylinder.
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^^Does the level in the reservoir change at all? If not, then there's likely no leak in the system. Possibly air still trapped or a bad master cylinder.
Not certain, I didn't ask and the shop's closed till Monday. We'll find out though.
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Flush with fresh fluid first, After that doesn't help, change the master cylinder..

Nissan OEM Clutch Master Cylinder 370Z G37
Hey Joe,
Anything in the works for an aftermarket master? I know you said clearance was an issue as opposed to the z33, but figured I'd ask.

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FYI - ordered an HD CSC from ZSpeed today. Should hear something about "Its working/not", this coming Wed/Thur
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FYI - ordered an HD CSC from ZSpeed today. Should hear something about "Its working/not", this coming Wed/Thur
Thanks to Joe @ ZSpeed; Got this part in, installed. All things are live and well now.

Also, not sure how many of you are in SA, Advanced Asian Auto did the work. Good shop.
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