Huey52

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JB Weld is fine for some static parts, but I would not trust it to a part that undergoes multi-dimensional stress. A true metallic weld and/or bracket augmentation is the answer here.

Decat

So I have greased everything possible near the clutch on the inside and yet it is still squeaky. In fact it is squeaking and becoming harder and harder to push in, and the noise is actually louder under the hood, alot louder under the hood then in the car. Ideas?

Targatheory

Haha, I guess, that makes sense yeah. I just hate the awkward position you put yourself into when even looking at the pedal.

I'll get this done for sure, especially since I just put in my new Spec clutch. God it's different, but I can still feel side to side wobble. Pressure is a LOT lighter compared to the stock piece, but I'll be putting in my ss clutch line soon, better get that pedal ready I suppose.

Ross_Dawg

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Sweet just reenforced my pedal today. My car has just over 55K miles on it now and the bracket itself looked new

Saw the shitty spot welds and decided to get it rewelded anyway. $15. Took less than an hour overall.

Huey52

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Welding is good but the bracket is too. As well as providing lateral support, it does secure the backplate to the firewall. As I used to hear all the time in the construction industry... "that ain't goin' anywhere."

Ross_Dawg

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Yeah Ill pick up your bracket when i get around to it; this was more of a peace of mind fix for the next few months until then haha

syntheticdarkness

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Holy hell, haven't even known anyone posted in here since last time (haven't been getting any notifications). Soon I will be getting a bracket just to be on the safe side, but I have no idea if my brackets gonna be junk soon since the spring is starting to slice through the bracket. I hope everyone else catches it before it starts to tear.

tttp5

I'm beginning to get a creaking noise when I push down on the clutch.

Did some research and read up on the bracket coming loose and breaking apart at the bolt, I want to make sure, the failure point in the bracket is where the 90degree connection happens with the firewall, correct?

I've inspected the bracket assembly visually and see no signs of weakening. Investigating further I see movement in the little light blue plastic ring between the spring and the bracket, the movement corresponds to the creaking I'm hearing everytime I press the clutch pedal.

Is there another way to fix/replace this plastic bushing? It seems to be coming loose on the side furthest away from the brake pedal.
Can someone post a pic of the method described below?
A plastic bushing use to separate a spring and two very thin plates of metal isn't a very smart choice by Mazda is it?

syntheticdarkness

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I'd weld it until you can get a bracket for safety reason's, and use the washer method for the spring and have someone weld it on if you can't do it yourself. Remember, you might not be able to see anything sometimes, but if it's a fracture line it will be hard to see even if your looking at it close. I wish someone would just redesign the whole assembly, since mazda and the gov aren't going to probably do anything.

RIWWP

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So anyone around to help me out with a tip or two? I am attempting to take out my clutch assembly, and have removed the 3 metal nuts and 1 plastic nut. However, the nut behind the wrenchs can't seem to actually remove the assembly from the firewall.

I am yanking it, wiggling it, finessing it, pleading, cursing, insulting, praying, and it won't move more than ~1/4in off the firewall. It's acting like I have a nut that I missed, but got all 4 that everyone shows in the pics, instructions, etc...

It seems like it might be hanging up on the threading of the bolt that the plastic nut goes onto, since it pivots around that bolt a bit.

Hoping someone has a tip on this. Going back out to try conjoling it...

Edit:
Conjoling worked!

monstermatt

Just to add to this DIY, be careful not to drop one of the nuts back behind the footrest on the left side of the floor board. Its just 2 more nuts to undo and replace. :\

Huey52

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As well as providing a bit more working room, another good reason to dismount the footrest prior to removing/replacing the clutch pedal.

zzoltan73

Now it looks like, that I have the same problem with the clutch pedal.

Thank you the pictures and the instructions! It's a very big help for me!

syntheticdarkness

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Your welcomed.

mwhittaker

Yeah same thing happened to me brotha, the replacement bracket was like 80 bucks but very simple to install...

Bullitt

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What tool or extension will get this off? Nothing I've tried works.

syntheticdarkness

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If it's broken you'll have to use a deep well socket, and extension so you can try using the socket like a finger to push the broken part away from the nut, or you can try using something else to move it away until you get the nut off.

Bullitt

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Thanks, synth. It wasn't broken, and I used a crow's foot to get it off. :D

RXeckless

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Help! DID I missing something now the car won't start

syntheticdarkness

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Adjust your starter switch on the tab.

syntheticdarkness

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Where the grey plunger is, and also where the metal tab with the green button that meets the grey plunger. Don't mind the arrows.

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...8&d=1238538317

RXeckless

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It was the grey plunger just pulled it out.
Thanks, great DIY.

syntheticdarkness

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I'm glad it all worked out.

Your welcomed.

Hi Flying 8

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Has the clutch bracket been upgraded over the years or in the Series II to get rid of this problem on newer models?

Huey52

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^ unfortunately no.