When is a good time to replace the clutch?
 

I have a 2004 with about 110k miles on it. Recently the clutch has been little bit lighter than it usually is and the engagement distance is a little bit extended. Is it time to get a new clutch? And if so, should i go oem or something else? and how much would getting a new clutch installed cost?

I have a 2003. My clutch was feeling weird for awhile almost mushy, like there was constant resistance during the the clutch peddle travel. Around 95k my slave cylinder blew sticking the clutch peddle to the floor and leaked fluid all over. Ended needing to replace the clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, throw out bearing, and slave cylinder.

Just saying at your mileage your gonna want to get that checked out. I believe it cost 1800 around there for all.

The life of your clutch depends upon your driving style (aggressive to conservative), stop-and-go vs. highway driving, hilly vs. flat terrain (e.g., SF vs. LA), etc.

I’m in flat Minnesota and drive conservatively. I have a 2003 350z with 95k miles, and clutch is still OK., but getting close to needing replacement. An owner in San Francisco who drives in traffic and aggressively will have a very different experience with clutch-longevity.

Whether you go with the stock clutch or an aftermarket model depends upon your preferences, and where and how you use your car.

It’s not possible to provide the installation cost since it depends upon the type of clutch and components you install, and the number of components requiring replacement.

I think I replaced mine at around 95k. I don't remember what triggered me to change it. I don't think it was slipping. But when I pulled it out one side was flush with the rivets so it was time anyways.

I feel like it's more of a preventive measure it would not hurt for them to check it out. I probably would have saved a lot of money if I would have just had it checked. Yeah I guess driving habits play a factor but I live in a flat area of ohio, 80% highway driving, and have a cruising driving style I don't race it or pull donuts and that still happened to me.

At the end of the day at the time I had a 11 year old car with 11 year old parts on it they go bad get it checked.

What, exactly, is he going to "get checked?"

If it's not slipping, I'd leave it.

When its slipping.

What do you mean? He goes to a shop, they take it apart, and let him know what the issues are. Simple. Just because there's no slipping doesn't mean there is nothing wrong. I didn't have any slipping and there was plenty wrong.

:bowrofl:

You clearly don't know what you're talking about...

OP, don't listen to this guy.

There is an adjustment rod on the clutch pedal.

When was the last time your fluid was flushed?

Having trouble now
 

I was driving in the rain today and the clutch slipped and its started making a weird noise, i had to engage very lightly it at a very low rpm and keep it below 3000. Afraid I'm about to pay a large sum of money to get it fixed.

What is a "large sum" to you?

These cars are not cheap to work on.

thanks captain obvious. I'm afraid I'm going to have to pay over 1200 to get it fixed, was hoping for around 700-900.

Best time to replace the clutch is in the day time so you have light and warmth.

Lol

Here's what you need to fix it
http://www.zspeedperformance.com/Sou...CompleteDE.htm

:bowrofl:

I think it only cost ~$500-600 when I replaced my clutch... I did the needle pilot bearing and a stainless braided clutch hose as well with it.

Edit: Either I remember wrong or price has gone up. Now it is right around $880 shipped.

Clutch/flywheel - http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=5547

Pivot ball - http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=6517

Pilot bearing - http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=1893

Clutch hose - http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35/product_info.php?products_id=2206{15}892