Z left me stranded

Joe@ZSpeed · 02-29-2016, 01:45 PM

Just make sure they change the master cylinder!

Guys, I hate to say this but we have had multiple places we've sent parts to (new master and slave, clutch etc.) and they are only changing the slave, Shoving the master cylinder in the toolbox or something and not actually changing them! Mark the new master, Check it once you get your car back and ASK FOR YOUR OLD PARTS BACK before the work is done so they know you want them back!!

mishuko · 02-29-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

Just make sure they change the master cylinder!

Guys, I hate to say this but we have had multiple places we've sent parts to (new master and slave, clutch etc.) and they are only changing the slave, Shoving the master cylinder in the toolbox or something and not actually changing them! Mark the new master, Check it once you get your car back and ASK FOR YOUR OLD PARTS BACK before the work is done so they know you want them back!!

good idea... should I sharpie it?

and how easy is it to check the master?

Joe@ZSpeed · 02-29-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

good idea... should I sharpie it?

and how easy is it to check the master?

You can see the top of it once installed, Yeah mark it with a sharpie on the top side somewhere!

kenchan · 02-29-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

Just make sure they change the master cylinder!

Guys, I hate to say this but we have had multiple places we've sent parts to (new master and slave, clutch etc.) and they are only changing the slave, Shoving the master cylinder in the toolbox or something and not actually changing them! Mark the new master, Check it once you get your car back and ASK FOR YOUR OLD PARTS BACK before the work is done so they know you want them back!!

sounds like dateline (tv show) investigating jiffy lube and others.

Joe@ZSpeed · 02-29-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sounds like dateline (tv show) investigating jiffy lube and others.

Right... We had a recent customer that supposedly had everything changed we sent him, Had a sinking clutch pedal once he got it back from the shop, Called out the shop on the master (we told him the only thing that could possibly be causing that would be a bad or weak master) since it was supposed to brand new he checked further and found the original master still in the car.
The shop owner actually called me to verify the difference in the parts, Called out his tech (not sure if he still has a job)
Fortunately it was easy to do as this particular customer has a G37 which the master is slightly different in compared to the 370Z master we send with all the kits. Shop owner refunded customers money....

JARblue · 02-29-2016, 02:28 PM

Sorry to hear about your problems, OP. You're fuckin right about Nissan, that's for sure

I consider myself lucky that I got 50K out of my CSC without issue before took a precautionary measure and replaced the OEM slave with an aftermarket solution.

Please take your new clutch system and drive the hell out of it knowing that you won't have issues with the slave and the master is only $100 and easy to change out

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

Just make sure they change the master cylinder!

Guys, I hate to say this but we have had multiple places we've sent parts to (new master and slave, clutch etc.) and they are only changing the slave, Shoving the master cylinder in the toolbox or something and not actually changing them! Mark the new master, Check it once you get your car back and ASK FOR YOUR OLD PARTS BACK before the work is done so they know you want them back!!

Good call!! Sad that so many shops deserve this much distrust.

You haven't come out with a master, right? Have you made any progress on one in recent years? Simple yes or no answer is fine - I don't want to derail this guy's thread too much

Joe@ZSpeed · 02-29-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Sorry to hear about your problems, OP. You're fuckin right about Nissan, that's for sure

I consider myself lucky that I got 50K out of my CSC without issue before took a precautionary measure and replaced the OEM slave with an aftermarket solution.

Please take your new clutch system and drive the hell out of it knowing that you won't have issues with the slave and the master is only $100 and easy to change out

Good call!! Sad that so many shops deserve this much distrust.

You haven't come out with a master, right? Have you made any progress on one in recent years? Simple yes or no answer is fine - I don't want to derail this guy's thread too much

No

twentyinrims · 02-29-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

Just make sure they change the master cylinder!

Guys, I hate to say this but we have had multiple places we've sent parts to (new master and slave, clutch etc.) and they are only changing the slave, Shoving the master cylinder in the toolbox or something and not actually changing them! Mark the new master, Check it once you get your car back and ASK FOR YOUR OLD PARTS BACK before the work is done so they know you want them back!!

Dealer called today, said they are working on the car. They called to verify that no bolts came in the package so they have to charge me for new flywheel bolts. About 9 dollars. All old parts will be given back to me. I specifically told them about steel hose too because this wasn't cheap. Joe I'll be reaching out to you soon for a few more parts. Thanks for the over the phone help.

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