I just joined the "My Clutch Pedal Snapped" club
09-14-2009, 11:59 AM
#1
I just joined the "My Clutch Pedal Snapped" club
This morning I am driving up Broadway in Alamo Heights and SNAP went the clutch pedal bracket. I am back at home and removed it. Will take up to the muffler shop and have it re-welded and reinforced...
09-14-2009, 12:22 PM
#3
the squeaking started before it snapped... according to others this is a symptom it is going to snap soon...
check this thread
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...tch+pedal+snap
Last edited by cornholio135; 09-14-2009 at 12:25 PM.
09-14-2009, 03:59 PM
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not the prettiest welding job but it should hold up nicely.
Juansito: this is a HUGE safety issue! In NYCGPS's clutch snapping thread, there is a way to report it to the National Highway Safety people. (I forget the actual name of the organization)
Juansito: this is a HUGE safety issue! In NYCGPS's clutch snapping thread, there is a way to report it to the National Highway Safety people. (I forget the actual name of the organization)
09-16-2009, 01:49 PM
#8
wow!
We have the clutch pedal brackets on sale for $100 Shipped or the complete assembly with it pre installed.
They are available here
We have the clutch pedal brackets on sale for $100 Shipped or the complete assembly with it pre installed.
They are available here
09-16-2009, 07:19 PM
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Pretty easy to get out as long as it's not broke, putting it back in is a we bit harder, but still easy. Sorry to hear about your clutch pedal bracket corn. Make sure to file a complaint with NHTSA so this problem can hopefully be fixed before it takes someone getting killed for them to do something.
09-16-2009, 07:27 PM
#13
Have you thought about grinding down those welds a little with a rotary tool? I would and then respray paint it. If it was my car I would worry a bit about my shoelaces getting stuck or cutting my hand when reaching around the pedal. I could not be more then thirty Minutes of extra prep before reinstalling it.
09-16-2009, 09:47 PM
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09-16-2009, 09:54 PM
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Nah, I am just insecure about BHR's future and must draw attention to myself, MM, Easy_E1, and Flashwing as often as I can. Remember, Jon, I am not merely a "drama queen", I am a "drama biotch". All of us at BHR are! 
Seriously, I simply think it important to remind people who they are that actually pioneer certain mods so others know where to go when they want actual, tangible, problems solved. Much of the time BHR gives away the "solution" as opposed to trying to develop another pathetic stream of income solving non-problems.
Seriously, I simply think it important to remind people who they are that actually pioneer certain mods so others know where to go when they want actual, tangible, problems solved. Much of the time BHR gives away the "solution" as opposed to trying to develop another pathetic stream of income solving non-problems.
09-16-2009, 11:11 PM
#23
Nah, I am just insecure about BHR's future and must draw attention to myself, MM, Easy_E1, and Flashwing as often as I can. Remember, Jon, I am not merely a "drama queen", I am a "drama biotch". All of us at BHR are!
Seriously, I simply think it important to remind people who they are that actually pioneer certain mods so others know where to go when they want actual, tangible, problems solved. Much of the time BHR gives away the "solution" as opposed to trying to develop another pathetic stream of income solving non-problems.
Seriously, I simply think it important to remind people who they are that actually pioneer certain mods so others know where to go when they want actual, tangible, problems solved. Much of the time BHR gives away the "solution" as opposed to trying to develop another pathetic stream of income solving non-problems.
09-16-2009, 11:45 PM
#25
you got a full size of that pic you could PM? 
My clutch pedal has been squeaking for a while now so I've been thinking about doing this. I just tried searching a little but couldn't find anything to concise. I know the main purpose of it is, of course, to add support and eliminate some of the play in the pedal, but are there any other noticeable differences such as overall feel of the pedal?
My clutch pedal has been squeaking for a while now so I've been thinking about doing this. I just tried searching a little but couldn't find anything to concise. I know the main purpose of it is, of course, to add support and eliminate some of the play in the pedal, but are there any other noticeable differences such as overall feel of the pedal?