Clutch Pedal After Cross Country Trip

MJB · 01-10-2015, 12:41 PM

Guys, I don't think he boiled the clutch fluid just by normal driving. I've driven from TX to CA several times and never had an issue. Even when I had a HD csc installed, they never put the insulation back on the main line and I still never had issues. Its not like the clutch line is sitting on the cat... its still several inches from it and the cat itself has insulated heat shields on it. For the OP, I think a very small amount of air got past the csc seal. Pumping the pedal helped cure the problem, but eventually more air is gonna make its way through.

*But the fluid is dirty as hell, and should be changed asap. Another indication that the csc is failing is when your fluid is that dirty. OP, look to see if you see any types of particles in the fluid.

Zoren 370 · 01-10-2015, 12:48 PM

I agree to a certain extent. But a 2800mile road trip drive is no normal driving to me...considering your Z has 35k miles already without fluid change.
Anyway bottom line he needs to change his fluid.

MJB · 01-10-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

I agree to a certain extent. But a 2800mile road trip drive is no normal driving to me...considering your Z has 35k miles already without fluid change.
Anyway bottom line he needs to change his fluid.

2800 miles freeway driving is better than stop/go city driving.

*And Houston TX to Miami is 1100 miles

Spooler · 01-10-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

2800 miles freeway driving is better than stop/go city driving.

*And Houston TX to Miami is 1100 miles

Totally agree. It is easy on a car. Stop and go is rough. Z's love road trips.

Zoren 370 · 01-10-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

2800 miles freeway driving is better than stop/go city driving.

*And Houston TX to Miami is 1100 miles

Op did say 2800 round trip drive.
I Definitely agree on this one that is why I said to a certain extent. Driving habits and maintenance care definitely plays a big role on any vehicles longevity specially on fluid changes.

I wish I can make that trip from FL to CA only if work would allow me 3 to 4 weeks off. Sad.

Osiris · 01-10-2015, 01:52 PM

At minimum:
Complete fluid flush and replace with Motul. And the stainless steel clutch line.

My recommendation:
slave cylinder elimination kit, Motul, and new master cylinder. The elimination kit cost me around $1200 including installation. I will never have to deal with boiling fluid or csc failures again. So the cost may be high at first, but in long run will save a lot of hassle and inconvenience.

and i just saw your pic....that fluid is fried

lfrz93 · 01-10-2015, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

At minimum:
Complete fluid flush and replace with Motul. And the stainless steel clutch line.

My recommendation:
slave cylinder elimination kit, Motul, and new master cylinder. The elimination kit cost me around $1200 including installation. I will never have to deal with boiling fluid or csc failures again. So the cost may be high at first, but in long run will save a lot of hassle and inconvenience.

and i just saw your pic....that fluid is fried

I don't know how I feel about the CSC elimination kit... has anyone reporter any issues with that so far? I won't have to pay a lot for labor since a few close friends of mine have access to shops and are good, they're just rarely available. I do agree that it would be a great investment, I'm just iffy about it after reading the warnings from Z1

also, why do you suggest I change the CMC? Don't I have to drop the tranny for that?

MJB · 01-10-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lfrz93

I don't know how I feel about the CSC elimination kit... has anyone reporter any issues with that so far? I won't have to pay a lot for labor since a few close friends of mine have access to shops and are good, they're just rarely available. I do agree that it would be a great investment, I'm just iffy about it after reading the warnings from Z1

also, why do you suggest I change the CMC? Don't I have to drop the tranny for that?

YOu have it backwards. You have to drop the tranny to replace the CSC. The CMC is in the engine bay.

lfrz93 · 01-10-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

2800 miles freeway driving is better than stop/go city driving.

*And Houston TX to Miami is 1100 miles

route i took was 1350 miles per way

01-10-2015, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 42 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 497	Guys, I don't think he boiled the clutch fluid just by normal driving. I've driven from TX to CA several times and never had an issue. Even when I had a HD csc installed, they never put the insulation back on the main line and I still never had issues. Its not like the clutch line is sitting on the cat... its still several inches from it and the cat itself has insulated heat shields on it. For the OP, I think a very small amount of air got past the csc seal. Pumping the pedal helped cure the problem, but eventually more air is gonna make its way through. But the fluid is dirty as hell, and should be changed asap. Another indication that the csc is failing is when your fluid is that dirty. OP, look to see if you see any types of particles in the fluid. FL 4Motion and megalapagas like this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around. Last edited by MJB; 01-10-2015 at 12:43 PM.*

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Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 21	At minimum: Complete fluid flush and replace with Motul. And the stainless steel clutch line. My recommendation: slave cylinder elimination kit, Motul, and new master cylinder. The elimination kit cost me around $1200 including installation. I will never have to deal with boiling fluid or csc failures again. So the cost may be high at first, but in long run will save a lot of hassle and inconvenience. and i just saw your pic....that fluid is fried Zoren 370 and lfrz93 like this. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	I agree to a certain extent. But a 2800mile road trip drive is no normal driving to me...considering your Z has 35k miles already without fluid change. Anyway bottom line he needs to change his fluid.