why the F are slave cylinders so brittle!?? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

speedstar01 · 07-14-2006, 07:47 PM

the first time i lost pressure to my clutch (went right to the floor and didnt come up making it so i couldnt shift gears) i replaced my slave cylinder, replaced my broken shift fork pivot, bypassed that crappy clutch dampener, and i also needed to realign the shift fork which meant removing the tranny.

everything ran perfectly for about 3000 miles then last night my clutch does the same thing (clutch pedal goes to the floor and my cylinder was leaking fluid) i limped the car home with using only 2 gears and i replaced the slave cylinder again just an hour ago...and everything moves smooth and my car runs great.

does anyone know why slave cylinders are so breakable? was i supposed to buy the OEM nissan one? my first was the cheapest one i could find from Napa and my current cylinder is more expensive Napa one. (still only about $20) why dont these damn things last longer? can anyone else share my frustration!?!?!?

i still love my S13 mind you

Matt

Irukandji · 07-14-2006, 07:58 PM

covered 100 times.

buy OEM slave cylinder

autozone, pepboys, napa, monument etc slave cylinders will crap out easily.

speedstar01 · 07-16-2006, 08:57 AM

i had a dream last night that i was driving my S13 and the new slave i just put in crapped out again. my clutch was acting up and i was grinding gears . i had brake fluid on my face mixed with all my tears....

then i woke up and hugged my car

*downshift_sideways* · 07-16-2006, 09:27 AM

hhahha.

you square bear.

I got Brake FLuid on my face, but dont call me brakefluidface

speedstar01 · 07-16-2006, 10:44 AM

hehehehe brake fluid face

Eternal_240Sx · 07-16-2006, 11:37 AM

if you want a strong one you can try the nismo slave cylinder.

speedstar01 · 07-16-2006, 12:50 PM

yeah after this one breaks i think i will try the OEM nissan one at least. im not sure id want to shell out the money for the nismo one

07-14-2006, 07:47 PM	#1
speedstar01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why the F are slave cylinders so brittle!?? the first time i lost pressure to my clutch (went right to the floor and didnt come up making it so i couldnt shift gears) i replaced my slave cylinder, replaced my broken shift fork pivot, bypassed that crappy clutch dampener, and i also needed to realign the shift fork which meant removing the tranny. everything ran perfectly for about 3000 miles then last night my clutch does the same thing (clutch pedal goes to the floor and my cylinder was leaking fluid) i limped the car home with using only 2 gears and i replaced the slave cylinder again just an hour ago...and everything moves smooth and my car runs great. does anyone know why slave cylinders are so breakable? was i supposed to buy the OEM nissan one? my first was the cheapest one i could find from Napa and my current cylinder is more expensive Napa one. (still only about $20) why dont these damn things last longer? can anyone else share my frustration!?!?!? i still love my S13 mind you Matt

07-16-2006, 09:27 AM	#4
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hhahha. you square bear. I got Brake FLuid on my face, but dont call me brakefluidface __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

07-16-2006, 11:37 AM	#6
Eternal_240Sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: norcal, bay area Age: 41 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	if you want a strong one you can try the nismo slave cylinder. __________________ Life is good in the bay.

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07-14-2006, 07:58 PM	#2
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	covered 100 times. buy OEM slave cylinder autozone, pepboys, napa, monument etc slave cylinders will crap out easily.

07-16-2006, 08:57 AM	#3
speedstar01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had a dream last night that i was driving my S13 and the new slave i just put in crapped out again. my clutch was acting up and i was grinding gears . i had brake fluid on my face mixed with all my tears.... then i woke up and hugged my car

07-16-2006, 10:44 AM	#5
speedstar01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hehehehe brake fluid face

07-16-2006, 12:50 PM	#7
speedstar01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah after this one breaks i think i will try the OEM nissan one at least. im not sure id want to shell out the money for the nismo one