Clutch Pedal Vibration

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John - 22 Apr 2005 01:00 GMT

2002 Maxima SE - Not sure if this has been this way all along and I've
never noticed or if its new. When I first step on the clutch, I can feel
vibration in the clutch pedal within about the first third of pedal
travel. The "vibration" is really more like feeling something rotating.
Car shifts fine and there is no slipping.

Anyone notice this on their 5th gens? I've been driving manuals for 21
years, so I don't think its abuse or technique. Car is out of bumper to
bumper warrranty period based on time but has only 28K. If this is a
problem, should a mechanical defect be covered under the 5 yr/60K
powertrain warranty?

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Greg - 22 Apr 2005 01:01 GMT

> 2002 Maxima SE - Not sure if this has been this way all along and I've
> never noticed or if its new. When I first step on the clutch, I can feel
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> problem, should a mechanical defect be covered under the 5 yr/60K
> powertrain warranty?

Sounds like the thrust bearing.
Greg.

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JimV - 22 Apr 2005 02:16 GMT

>>2002 Maxima SE - Not sure if this has been this way all along and I've
>>never noticed or if its new. When I first step on the clutch, I can feel
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> Sounds like the thrust bearing.
> Greg.

Or a sticky master or slave cylinder.I doubt they would be anxious to
fix this, but maybe if you pushed hard enough.

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Professor - 26 Apr 2005 13:41 GMT

Sounds like an imbalance or run-out problem with the release bearing or
pressure plate. It could be signaling that the bearing itself is
failing. If this is the case, you will probably notice a fairly rapid
deterioration accompanied by noise. Personally, I'd wait it out for a
while and see if it worsens or starts growling.

Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com

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