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    Another problem

    in 350Z General

    Posted · Edited by Zimjason

    Thanks I'll have to get a new slave cylinder ordered are they fairly easy to change? I have done all work on my previous cars myself, but there something about the z and the size of the engine that just makes me think every job is a pain in the a$$ lol

     

     

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    Another problem

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    Ok so car finally back on the road used it for 130 mile today and now I seem to have an issue with the clutch anyone experienced this before?

     

    Basicly I can push the clutch half way down and it does nothing but the clutch is only working on the bottom half but when released its returning to the half way point and I'm having to lift it with my foot to return it to normal height

     

    I have no idea how the clutch works on the z if it's wire or electronic just through I'd post on here first

     

    *https://vimeo.com/137624145

     

     

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    Urgent help

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    Really cool your braving the task yourself... Most rewarding part of owning the car is working on it yourself and solving problems

    Like this, but confused about the glued nipple a bodge from a previous owner?

     

    Yes assuming they didn't know how to repair so managed to get 1-2 threads then just put some lock tight / glue to stop the excess leaks 😵😵

     

     

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    Urgent help

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    Be careful not to damage the concave seat.

     

    This type of repair must be perfect for obvious reasons.

     

    if you are very lucky, you may get the old nipple out.

     

    Failing that, drill, remove and tap.

     

    Or drill out and fit a helicoil.

     

    Last option and probably the best, but most expensive is to fit a good pre owned caliper.

     

    Plenty preowned calipers in stock and good to go same/next day if required.

     

    Just drop me a PM if I can help further. :thumbs:

     

    Alex. :)

     

    Old nipple removed then I saw the world of problems I encountered

     

    I assume pervious owner messed it up just before I bought it as he just put all new pads and discs on

     

    *steps taken to fix

     

    *removed caliper placed into a vice dropped some Vaseline in the bleed nipple to stop and swaff from traveling into the calliper got my m10x1.25 tap out crossed my fingers as there was no way of telling it I was lined up with threads that the bottom sprayed some gutting compound onto the side of the tap and the tapping commenced everything seem to go so smoothly took the tap out the bleed nipple fitted perfect got it down to a hand tight the was able to do about 1-1/5 turns with a spanner thought it was good rebuilt the caliper bleed every other brake perfect got to the last one turned the bleed nipple slightly and man I could I ripped the calliper off 😂 could I he'll get it to line up to screw back in so off came the calliper and out came the wise and tap and die set did the process again everything seem better this time * note before I put any fluid back it I wedged some wood between the Pistons

    *as to not blow them out of there socket

    and ran a compressed air through the caliper to clean out any left over Vaseline or swaff then Re attached the calliper before putting the bleed nipple back in I was about 50-60 mm of fluid out that whole to ensure nothing was left over before placing the bleed nipple in place and screwing it back in place re did the bleeding process and after 4 long weeks I finally have a working z again ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ thanks for all the comments and help along the way guys

     

    Dont worry im taking it very steady on the breaks till I'm 100% confident it's ok not going on any crazy track days or anything ðŸ‘ðŸ»

     

     

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    Urgent help

    in 350Z General

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    Right changed my disc and pads today took a bleed nipple out and it was glued in i couldn't under stand why and no I know the threads are all gone in the calliper what are my options iv thought about tapping it out to m12 but unsure how that will work in going to try run a new tap of m10x1.25 to see if I can get some sort of purchase on it to hold the fluid in typical I was the very last one I done for re-bleeding so mad lol

     

    Can anyone help?

     

     

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    Urgent help wheel studs

    in 350Z General

    Posted · Edited by Zimjason

    Hey guys

     

    I'm running spacers iv changed my discs and pads and a few of the nuts on the spacers are umm not good any more doesn't describe it well enough iv been searching everywhere can someone confirm the that threat is a 12mmx 1.25 thread?

     

    Or send me a link I'm replacing fronts so need 10 minimum

     

    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231355055641&globalID=EBAY-GB

     

    This is what iv found so far

     

    Also I'm making new brake pipe lines from the back of the calliper can anyone guide me on the right pipe sizes etc I have all the tools to do the flanges etc just need to know the right bits to order to do the job (i have the brembo brakes)

     

     

     

    Many thanks

     

     

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    Zs new color help

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    It's not super clean I picked it up then did a 1000 mile road trip haha if weather good will give it a good clean and get some more pics up

     

    Window tints this weekend and ordering new led headlight unit and rear rail light unit before Xmas to get rid of the silver and red

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