Q about CSC failure

JCarter · 09-02-2014, 08:53 AM

I'm asking this question to anyone who has experienced a csc failure. When it failed, did it show warning signs that is was going to fail in the near future? Or did it fail suddenly and unexpectedly. Basically I'm trying to figure out if I will have warning to upgrade my csc before it actually fails.

Smashley · 09-02-2014, 04:38 PM

I have not had mine fail in my 370 yet *fingers crossed* but when it failed in the "07"350z the pedal went to the floor on the highway cruising at 75mph (winter night around 40 degrees).. NO WARNING.

Spooler · 09-02-2014, 08:36 PM

You will get a little one if it is like normal. Not much time to do much. Keep an eye on the clutch fluid level. If any goes missing start looking. With the older cars I would just drive home without the clutch if the car would crank in gear. Sometimes I could get it to engage one time and that is all I needed.

martin82 · 09-02-2014, 11:43 PM

My 6 to 5th and 3 to 2 downshift would sometimes grind

cossie1600 · 09-03-2014, 12:39 AM

Mine will probably die when my 5 yr 60 warranty is up

JCarter · 09-03-2014, 12:59 AM

I'm lucky enough to live an hour away from z-speed. I'm hoping I can catch it before it fails so I can get them to install their HD CSC.

90 ST · 09-03-2014, 01:09 AM

I've gone through 3 of them, very little warning, at best, if your worried about it just get it done. It always goes at the least opportune time. Stock you might be good for 100k, or it could be 5k...

0101 · 09-03-2014, 07:09 AM

I'm a newb to the 370z. Is the CSC the clutch master cylinder?
What goes wrong with it? Does it just leak and then air gets into the system, or a different type of failure?

If the former, sometimes you can pump the clutch a bunch(15-20 times) to regain preassure to get a few more shifts. I've did this on two prior cars to get the car to the shop when the clutch master cylinder died.

Shawa · 09-03-2014, 07:35 AM

Mine gave very little warning, clutch felt just a littleee softer than usual. Then the next day BOOM, pedal dropped lol

axmea? · 09-03-2014, 08:56 AM

Nerve-racking on the onset. Strangely soft on the engagement and you never think about it. After a few minutes and by that time I was on the freeway, it drops to the floor and it ruined every bit of concentration I had.

fuct · 09-03-2014, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0101

I'm a newb to the 370z. Is the CSC the clutch master cylinder?
What goes wrong with it? Does it just leak and then air gets into the system, or a different type of failure?

If the former, sometimes you can pump the clutch a bunch(15-20 times) to regain preassure to get a few more shifts. I've did this on two prior cars to get the car to the shop when the clutch master cylinder died.

Concentric Clutch Slave Cylinder

the rubber seals degrade and gunk up the system. it finally bursts which is the sudden pedal to floor feeling. mine acted funny the day before.

Masterbeatty · 09-03-2014, 10:40 AM

mine is feeling soft lately and I havent autoxed in a month. I have a sh!tty feeling mine is on its way out.

I still have 8k left on my warrenty so i might just have them do it just before my z goes into hibernation.

09-02-2014, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
JCarter Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Columbus Posts: 32 Drives: 2014 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	Q about CSC failure I'm asking this question to anyone who has experienced a csc failure. When it failed, did it show warning signs that is was going to fail in the near future? Or did it fail suddenly and unexpectedly. Basically I'm trying to figure out if I will have warning to upgrade my csc before it actually fails.

09-03-2014, 12:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Mine will probably die when my 5 yr 60 warranty is up Spooler likes this.

09-03-2014, 07:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
0101 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stockholm, Germany Posts: 95 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 11	I'm a newb to the 370z. Is the CSC the clutch master cylinder? What goes wrong with it? Does it just leak and then air gets into the system, or a different type of failure? If the former, sometimes you can pump the clutch a bunch(15-20 times) to regain preassure to get a few more shifts. I've did this on two prior cars to get the car to the shop when the clutch master cylinder died. Last edited by 0101; 09-03-2014 at 07:12 AM.

09-03-2014, 08:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Nerve-racking on the onset. Strangely soft on the engagement and you never think about it. After a few minutes and by that time I was on the freeway, it drops to the floor and it ruined every bit of concentration I had. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

09-03-2014, 10:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	mine is feeling soft lately and I havent autoxed in a month. I have a sh!tty feeling mine is on its way out. I still have 8k left on my warrenty so i might just have them do it just before my z goes into hibernation. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

09-02-2014, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 11	I have not had mine fail in my 370 yet fingers crossed but when it failed in the "07"350z the pedal went to the floor on the highway cruising at 75mph (winter night around 40 degrees).. NO WARNING.

09-02-2014, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,524 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	You will get a little one if it is like normal. Not much time to do much. Keep an eye on the clutch fluid level. If any goes missing start looking. With the older cars I would just drive home without the clutch if the car would crank in gear. Sometimes I could get it to engage one time and that is all I needed.

09-02-2014, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	My 6 to 5th and 3 to 2 downshift would sometimes grind

09-03-2014, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
JCarter Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Columbus Posts: 32 Drives: 2014 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	I'm lucky enough to live an hour away from z-speed. I'm hoping I can catch it before it fails so I can get them to install their HD CSC.

09-03-2014, 01:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	I've gone through 3 of them, very little warning, at best, if your worried about it just get it done. It always goes at the least opportune time. Stock you might be good for 100k, or it could be 5k...

09-03-2014, 07:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shawa Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 143 Drives: 2012 Fairlady Z MT Rep Power: 14	Mine gave very little warning, clutch felt just a littleee softer than usual. Then the next day BOOM, pedal dropped lol

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