RamiroV

I have a 03 350z. My slave cylinder went out on me a few days ago. Dealership is wanting to charge me an arm and a leg to replace a little $30 part. I am going to end up doing it myself to save money. I dont have much free time to do the job myself so does anyone know if the slave cylinder is external or internal? Will i have to drop my tranny just to get to it? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

oldschool350z

iTrader: (1)

go get a quote elsewhere. Dealers normally charge $120 an hour.

PerfZ

iTrader: (3)

First, do not use a dealer, get quotes from a couple of smaller shops. Second of all, it IS external and although I have never changed one, I don't think it is terribly difficult other than lying on your back and probably some dripping fluid. Care to share what "an arm and a leg" is?

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

External, 2 bolts and a line. Takes 5 minutes to change it, 30 minutes (at most) to bleed it

RamiroV

Nissan quoted me between 200 to 500 dollars, they said depended on how long it took to do it. I thought that was outrageous considering the part isn't expensive. But frankly the nissan in my town is lame and the ppl there are idiots. And I believe the HR Z has the slave cylinder internal but I wasn't sure on mine model. If its external it isn't too difficult, something I've done before so I can do it again.

RamiroV

That's a relief to hear. Thanks for the help guys.