Fluctuation in 370z clutch/e-brake build quality?

wdkwang · 03-16-2011, 10:24 PM

Just came back from a local NY Z meet in Little Neck, Long Island (Weekly Wednesday 350Z/370Z Meets in Queens/Great Neck - Official Thread).
I was talking to 'Arnold K.' who has a '10 Black Cherry model about the clutch adjustment which he had done at Z1. I tested the car going through 1st and 2nd. I noticed it was a 'day and night' difference like others have posted. The throw was noticeably shorter, and it engaged lower as well. I had my friend adjust it the bolt for me and he said it was turned to the very max but the difference was marginal.
Second thing I noticed was his e-brake was much more stiff compared to mine. Mine feels very very light.
His car has ~1500 miles, while mine has ~4700 so wear and tear shouldn't be an issue. I've only used my e-brake for parking so far.
wtf

LuckyJinx · 03-17-2011, 07:43 PM

I hate our ebrakes

Dan Z Man · 03-17-2011, 09:33 PM

I'm so glad i'm not the only one!!

this is literally the worst e-brake i ever had in any of my cars. i hate it so much...

AlphaSnacks · 03-17-2011, 09:57 PM

Hey D, I went to Performance Motorsport not Z1.

Btw, guys, please reply if your e-brake is light as a feather or firm to engage. My e-brake is quite firm, where as Derrick's could be lifted with your pinky.

Also, our clutches felt different too: mine firm, his softer.

spearfish25 · 03-17-2011, 10:18 PM

Mine is super light and is worthless unless I crank on it about 4 times. (that's what she said) The 5th yank will finally cause the rear wheels to lockup.

LuckyJinx · 03-17-2011, 10:29 PM

Clutch is tight, I guess. The e-brake is horrible. Maybe i have to keep using it, idunno

ChrisSlicks · 03-17-2011, 10:36 PM

My ebrake was pretty damn loose from the factory but I readjusted it when I swap rear rotors and it is much better now.

My clutch take up is getting higher and higher, a sign that the clutch is wearing quickly from my abuse via auto-x and track.

christian370z · 03-17-2011, 10:36 PM

My e-brake is perfectly fine, firm and engages in the first half of its total travel. Clutch is fine as well, I have a 2010 Touring.

Maybe people should mention if they have the Sport Package Akebonos or the base brakes, that could be a distinguishing factor.

wdkwang · 03-17-2011, 10:43 PM

i took a late night drive on empty streets repeatedly doing ebrake pulls at 25mph each time. it locks up pretty well n stops in roughly 15 feet or so. i don't know if that's good or not but as Arnold stated, you can literally lift my ebrake with your pinky.
i don't know if the firmness of the ebrake lever is relative to the actual ebrake strength. it's more of a certain to me because i intend to learn drifting on this car.
i do have the sports pack. wit akebonos

ChrisSlicks · 03-17-2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Maybe people should mention if they have the Sport Package Akebonos or the base brakes, that could be a distinguishing factor.

It shouldn't matter, the drum assembly is the same for both.

LuckyJinx · 03-17-2011, 11:08 PM

Its ridiculously mental to drift in it. I could with any other car, but you literally have to rip the e-brake to lock up a bit and push back down.

03-16-2011, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	Fluctuation in 370z clutch/e-brake build quality? Just came back from a local NY Z meet in Little Neck, Long Island (Weekly Wednesday 350Z/370Z Meets in Queens/Great Neck - Official Thread). I was talking to 'Arnold K.' who has a '10 Black Cherry model about the clutch adjustment which he had done at Z1. I tested the car going through 1st and 2nd. I noticed it was a 'day and night' difference like others have posted. The throw was noticeably shorter, and it engaged lower as well. I had my friend adjust it the bolt for me and he said it was turned to the very max but the difference was marginal. Second thing I noticed was his e-brake was much more stiff compared to mine. Mine feels very very light. His car has ~1500 miles, while mine has ~4700 so wear and tear shouldn't be an issue. I've only used my e-brake for parking so far. wtf __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

03-17-2011, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	I hate our ebrakes __________________

03-17-2011, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Mine is super light and is worthless unless I crank on it about 4 times. (that's what she said) The 5th yank will finally cause the rear wheels to lockup. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-17-2011, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Clutch is tight, I guess. The e-brake is horrible. Maybe i have to keep using it, idunno __________________

03-17-2011, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	My ebrake was pretty damn loose from the factory but I readjusted it when I swap rear rotors and it is much better now. My clutch take up is getting higher and higher, a sign that the clutch is wearing quickly from my abuse via auto-x and track. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-17-2011, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dan Z Man Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 286 Drives: 2010 PG 370z Rep Power: 16	I'm so glad i'm not the only one!! this is literally the worst e-brake i ever had in any of my cars. i hate it so much...

03-17-2011, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	Hey D, I went to Performance Motorsport not Z1. Btw, guys, please reply if your e-brake is light as a feather or firm to engage. My e-brake is quite firm, where as Derrick's could be lifted with your pinky. Also, our clutches felt different too: mine firm, his softer.

03-17-2011, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 433	My e-brake is perfectly fine, firm and engages in the first half of its total travel. Clutch is fine as well, I have a 2010 Touring. Maybe people should mention if they have the Sport Package Akebonos or the base brakes, that could be a distinguishing factor. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-17-2011, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	i took a late night drive on empty streets repeatedly doing ebrake pulls at 25mph each time. it locks up pretty well n stops in roughly 15 feet or so. i don't know if that's good or not but as Arnold stated, you can literally lift my ebrake with your pinky. i don't know if the firmness of the ebrake lever is relative to the actual ebrake strength. it's more of a certain to me because i intend to learn drifting on this car. i do have the sports pack. wit akebonos __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

03-17-2011, 11:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Its ridiculously mental to drift in it. I could with any other car, but you literally have to rip the e-brake to lock up a bit and push back down. __________________

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