cas2themoe

Add me to the list of clutch brackets that break prematurely! I only have 51,000 on my 8 and the damn clutch bracket snapped on me yesterday morning.

I was at a stop light, went to engaged the clutch and I hear a loud POP! At first, I thought it was the clutch switch. Luckily, I was near my Mazda dealership and was able to find someone to help me push the car there. It was 6AM in the morning and I'm glad it didn't happen during the day when that street is packed!

My concern is if this happens to someone who is in traffic or near someone driving aggressively. This could potentially become a safety issue with Mazda. I've read the other post on the forums about this happening to others, so I know its not only me who's been dealing with this.

I was heard squeaking noises in the clutch pedal prior to this happening! My fault for not taking care of this before hand.

Anyways, just wanted to let you everyone know what to watch out for.

nycgps

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Please see my thread.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/clutch-pedal-snap-off-8-year-warranty-recall-%7E%7E%7E-132912/

and report ur problem to NHTSA, its the only way we can get them to admit the problem and actually design something better to fix the issue.

cas2themoe

I will definitely do!

nycgps

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This thing is just getting ugly.

As more and more cars reaching more mileage. more Clutch bracket problem will show.

Mazda, do something b4 someone gets hurt or kill to start a class action lawsuit again you. This is a serious problem, clutch bracket should NOT break like that, its not a wear item like Brake pads, its suppose to be an "indestructible" item like Brake pedal and gas pedal.

cas2themoe

Thats the sad thing! I was in the middle of a huge intersection when it happened! I was just glad it was 6am in the morning and someone helped me! This is going to be a huge problem for Mazda!

nycgps

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I was lucky too cuz I wasnt even driving, I got to my gf's house, engine stop. tried to push clutch in so I can lock the car in 1st gear ... *crack*

04RX8man

what kind of squeaking are you hearing because i do hear a faint noise almost sounds like the spring beinge pulled apart and pushed together....is that it?

Jedi54

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I had mine replaced with a BHR reinformced clutch pedal. (Ray has extra welds put in to prevent this) Even at 40,000 miles, mine was already starting to pull apart.

Deathcraft

Can you take a quick picture of where it broke off and post it up here? I mean, if you can....it's fine, you can't.
I've never heard of this issue before....now I'm worried...I should check mine or something...lol

Thanks!

SilverHokie

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It is sad however that out own members are developing BETTER clutch brackets than the ones Mazda is shipping.

This is a safety issue and should never be a problem. That is like Charles making a better airbag for our cars. Report this immediately and let us know what they said. Thanks!

P.S. Mine is squeaking but Mazda will not fix it.

RatedX8

7500 miles on my 07 and already sounds like something in loose. But it only happens at certain times, so I'll never be able to recreate the sound at the dealership. It sounds like one sharp snap, so I can see how the pedal will break off as miles accumulate.

tajabaho1

mine is also having issues, 15k miles

it swerves to the right violently, and everytime i push it there is a squeeking sound -_-

Jedi54

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^^^ taj; that pedal sounds like it's on the way out. get under there and check the welds before it snaps in the middle of an agressive shift.

moRotorMotor

All this talk about clutch pedals snapping off is getting me to seriously consider getting the brace from the Mazsport website.

MazsportScott

Hey Guys,

We are offering a new service to help customers in the situation.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...35#post2565935

paulmasoner

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meh... i'm getting slightly concerned about this as well..... i dont have any abnormal play in pedal movement, but i do regularly have a sharp crack/snapping sound. i got under once to look and didnt see anything... it bothers me as my friggin mother will likely be driving the car for a few months while i'm in hoduras. at least until i come home to do some double secret probation work on the car

maybe i'll just take it out this weekend and see if i can get it welded....

tajabaho1

Jedi, r u sure? because I was thinking this for a while too that it is a bout to snap off, but it hasn't yet.........I thought the jerking right was normal, rofl well I already ordered the mazsport reinforcement thinging since Ray isn't making one anymore

I'm gonna go check the welds when I finish uninstalling the turbo.....

RatedX8

This is great for cars no longer under factory warranty or for those wanting to upgrade, but the main issue here is that this is safety related. We need to get Mazda's attention so they can issue a TSB. Who's our mod here who has some contacts at Mazda?

nycgps

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^^ taj, jerking right is NOT normal, its not even suppose to move left and right, but due to (defect) the design ... it allows the clutch braket to move slight left & right.

so u better check it out before it snaps in the middle of high speed driving

nycgps

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more like to make this a "recall" for all Manual Transmission Rx-8.

tajabaho1

they WONT RECALL IT!!! its Mazda

mine has been moving Right for sometime now, ever since 10k miles? but then I press the clutch alot.........so it's probably gonna be dismissed as wear-and-tear item

nycgps

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rofl, then u should check it asap. and replace if u dont want to weld it.

oh or maybe u can buy CRH's bracket , send ur core to him, then buy Mazsport's clutch support bracket

CRH + Mazsport = pwnage !

RatedX8

If enough people complain, or God forbid, someone gets into an accident, then it becomes a safety recall, the clutch itself is a wear and tear item, but the pedal going out of whack or breaking off is a design flaw.

Flashwing

I just installed the BHR clutch pedal about a week ago and even though I didn't have any issues with my current clutch the feeling is much better and more consistant.

The whole process was very easy...just ordered it from BHR, swapped it with my old bracket and sent back the core unit. It's tig welded 6 ways from sunday and this thing is going to be impossible to break under normal driving conditions.

Many of you sound like you're getting close to snapping brackets. I'd get one ordered before yours breaks.

Since BHR already has completed units on hand, there's no having to wait for your clutch unit to come back keeping your RX8 disabled.

04RX8man

I just do not see buying a bracket when it's not my fault the part if faulty it's mazdas