Who has NOT had to replace their CSC on 6MT?

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May 27, 2014 | 08:38 PM

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_tjp_

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Originally Posted by GW330

08 G37s 17k still holding up, I did do a clutch fluid flush 100 miles ago and replaced with Motul RB660 because my pedal was acting up when cold. The difference in pedal feel was great! Air did come out while flushing plus the old fluid was NASTY!

BTW dont know about you guys but I find this car really hard to drive smoothly in terms of the clutch engagement pretty jerky. WHat about you guys?

GW330 - There are threads here about the poor clutch feel. and a replacement that's available. The replacement clutch pedal assembly is made by RJM. Everyone who has purchased it and installed state that it is a HUGE improvement. I've bought the RJM pedal, but haven't found time to install it yet.
370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies - RJM Performance.com

By the way I have 18K on mine and no issues with the CSC.

May 28, 2014 | 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklehead

just a question: what happens when the CSC or MC fails? clutch pedal sticks to the floor, or what? can the car be driven at least by rev-matching?

It starts by feeling that the pedal travel is getting strangely short, and quickly becomes nothing at all. Took about 30 seconds for me.

Also, you can't start the car if you can't engage the clutch, so... Dead is dead.

May 29, 2014 | 07:04 PM

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2008 with 50K miles and I've ended up replacing the CSC, master cylinder, and entire Clutch kit.

May 29, 2014 | 08:00 PM

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Takman, you go with OE or aftermarket? Good thinking on replacing the master. Save yourself future headaches.

May 30, 2014 | 08:46 AM

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Mine went at around 50K on my 2008. I don't know what those guys were thinking when they designed this thing...insane. There are so many horror stories on here about this...guys turning across traffic at lights, going down the highway...you think they would've done a recall.

Jun 1, 2014 | 03:34 PM

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GenX~G37S

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08 with 91,000 kms on it with original CSC

Jun 1, 2014 | 08:15 PM

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interalian

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I had the stealer do a fluid replace/bleed one time and the next day the pedal was flat on the floor. They had the nerve to say 'bring it down to the shop' which I obviously couldn't do as the pedal was flat to the floor. Stealer ended up flat-decking it to the shop for a fix (no idea whether they replaced the CSC or just re-bled it). Made sure they dropped off a loaner. That was a fun argument let me tell ya.

Jun 4, 2014 | 06:17 PM

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How much have you guys paid for the labor for this issue?

Jun 5, 2014 | 11:38 AM

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Blazin383

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44,000 on my 08 coupe and still original.

Jun 5, 2014 | 12:27 PM

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Dekansnowman

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08 w/100k and not a problem yet. Heard about this though just because of it being plastic.

Jun 5, 2014 | 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

Takman, you go with OE or aftermarket? Good thinking on replacing the master. Save yourself future headaches.

Yup, I figured might as well hit everything at once since I'm paying for the labor anyways.

I went with the Z Speed heavy duty CSC and South Bend clutch and flywheel. The clutch definitely grabs harder and I get clutch chatter but all in all a worthwhile change.

Jun 5, 2014 | 07:11 PM

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Thanks for the update. How much did the whole job set you back? Chatter goes away after when rpm? Much better feel than stock I bet too?

Jun 6, 2014 | 04:02 PM

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Rod->Z1

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Here is a quote from silents1ick on another forum of a write up showing the new Clutch Concentric Slave Cylinder Elimination Kit.

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Originally Posted by silents1ick

Didnt even know that there was a thread for this, but alot of people always ask about how much difference does it make... well lets just say DAY AND NIGHT....
we installed one of a 370z few months back everything went smoothly, absolutely love the fact that bleeding this system soo much easier...compared to stock and heavy duty Zspeed concentric slave...
before i get into any detail i would like to clear one thing out, by no means i m bashing on zspeed product, or saything any negative about them, it is a great producted compared to stock, but when it comes to ease of installation, bleeding,
and pedal feel Z1 CSC comes out on top....
it comes it all the neccessary insturction needed for installation...and when in doubt just call the guys at z1 they are very very helpfull... we have had few questions about adjustments, but as i said guys at z1 are very helpfull and will help you with any questions
here are some pics from todays installs on 07 350z....