hey guys i just had a question i search around for this problem but cant seem to find anything. My clutch makes a popping sound when my car is on...if i step on it all the way in it pops pops and than its fine....i am worried that it mite break while driving???

should i be worried

2004 rx8 silver
32000miles

 

anyone know anything????



2004 rx8 silver
32000miles

 

maybe people aren't helping you because youre' OH so helpful to others?

 

hmmm he is bashing rx8 for a honda 2000 wtf do you think ppl would say...

 

where in that thread did he bash the RX8 for an S2k?
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/never-redlined-185369/


anyways, good luck with the clutch

 

Come on guys, this is a potentially life-threatening issue.

Yes you should worry about the clutch (pedal) breaking while driving. I can't imagine how you haven't heard of this issue, but please do a search for clutch pedal brackets failing. It's been discussed to death, I think I saw a new thread about it like yesterday.

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/bulletin-nhsta-investigating-2004-rx-8-clutch-pedal-bracket-issue-183972/

 

do not argue with the jedi master... respect his athORItay

 

srry guys thnx for reply but i was wondering in those threads it says if its squeaking mine is making like a popping noise???

same thing?

 

I would imagine popping is worse then squeaking.
mine squeaked and when the clutch pedal was removed (by Charles R Hill) he noted that the welds were already flexing and my pedal was doomed to fail soon.

If it's popping, there is a chance your pedal has damage that requires immediate attention.
look through the thread by NYCGPS (do a quick advanced search and look at threads created by) and you'll find pictures of what to look for when inspecting the pedal. I think Kwescott posted some good pics in the first few pages of that thread.

 

thanks alot jedi <333

one more question bro i was wondering how much do you think it will cost for mazda to fix it?

 

i mean cost me....

 

Mazda will charge you an arm and a leg.
Check the pedal out tonight, it's not very hard to do just have a flash light handy.

If it looks broken, send a pm to Charles R. Hill and he can send you a new clutch pedal that has been rewelded to ensure it won't break again. Either that or have a local welder look at the pedal and see if it's fixable.
Removing the clutch pedal and reinstalling it isn't very difficult, just requires working in a tight spot. Heck, there might even be a DIY around here somewhere.

 

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