Aftermarket clutch bracket/assembly?
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Aftermarket clutch bracket/assembly?
To make the story short, I'm seeking to replace the clutch bracket with a stronger one. After having ACT clutch for a couple of months, the bracket finally gave up.
Does anyone know if there is any source out there that might be making one or offer one soon? If so, I rather wait than purchasing the EOM one which I have no doubt it will brake again with the setup I had.
I'll just let these pictures speak themselves:
I know there are forums member had broken bracket, but didn't find any source that mention if there are any stronger bracket replacement.
If there isn't any, I guess I will have no choice but to weld some re-enforcing metal to the bracket when I replace the new one.
Thanks,
Seik
Does anyone know if there is any source out there that might be making one or offer one soon? If so, I rather wait than purchasing the EOM one which I have no doubt it will brake again with the setup I had.
I'll just let these pictures speak themselves:
I know there are forums member had broken bracket, but didn't find any source that mention if there are any stronger bracket replacement.
If there isn't any, I guess I will have no choice but to weld some re-enforcing metal to the bracket when I replace the new one.
Thanks,
Seik
yea,
charles broke one.. warranty covered it. not sure if it was the same area..
i would if under warranty get a new one, and see if they would let you mod it before it went in..j
beers
charles broke one.. warranty covered it. not sure if it was the same area..
i would if under warranty get a new one, and see if they would let you mod it before it went in..j
beers
Originally Posted by seikx8
To make the story short, I'm seeking to replace the clutch bracket with a stronger one. After having ACT clutch for a couple of months, the bracket finally gave up.
Does anyone know if there is any source out there that might be making one or offer one soon? If so, I rather wait than purchasing the EOM one which I have no doubt it will brake again with the setup I had.
I'll just let these pictures speak themselves:
I know there are forums member had broken bracket, but didn't find any source that mention if there are any stronger bracket replacement.
If there isn't any, I guess I will have no choice but to weld some re-enforcing metal to the bracket when I replace the new one.
Thanks,
Seik
Does anyone know if there is any source out there that might be making one or offer one soon? If so, I rather wait than purchasing the EOM one which I have no doubt it will brake again with the setup I had.
I'll just let these pictures speak themselves:
I know there are forums member had broken bracket, but didn't find any source that mention if there are any stronger bracket replacement.
If there isn't any, I guess I will have no choice but to weld some re-enforcing metal to the bracket when I replace the new one.
Thanks,
Seik
He's as bad as Can
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From: Manchester, NJ
Charles, can the average person change the bracket themselves? I am going to hit 90,000 miles next week and about two months ago had a ACT clutch installed. So far no issues but should mine break I am on my own.
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Good to hear. My newly replaced assembly already start to show some sign of deformation after 7.5k when I took out to inspect last time and it has been sitting in my garage waiting to be re-enforce, whenever that is.
I would highly recommend anyone with aftermarket plate jump in to reserve one and it will be worth every pennies; As the metal from the OEM bracket is too thin and it's not track worthy at all if you have upgraded pressure plate. And I had hope mazda would change the bracket design, since the tech I ordered from give me a different part # from the print out I had, but it wasn't any different when I got it
Charles, If you happen to complete the modification before I have a chance to work on it, I will get one from you. I have an extra pedal + the newly replaced assembly to trade in
as my only progress so far is just some mockup and metal laying around, and my car is just sitting in my driveway collecting dusk
I would highly recommend anyone with aftermarket plate jump in to reserve one and it will be worth every pennies; As the metal from the OEM bracket is too thin and it's not track worthy at all if you have upgraded pressure plate. And I had hope mazda would change the bracket design, since the tech I ordered from give me a different part # from the print out I had, but it wasn't any different when I got it
Charles, If you happen to complete the modification before I have a chance to work on it, I will get one from you. I have an extra pedal + the newly replaced assembly to trade in
as my only progress so far is just some mockup and metal laying around, and my car is just sitting in my driveway collecting dusk
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From: Seattle, WA
Originally Posted by nycgps
Im going to crawl in my car tomorrow morning to make sure that mine still working fine. I need to do oil change anyway.
Laters!
Edgardo
Originally Posted by grinn253
Oh Are El? Why Ya Rly! Thanks for informing us of your agenda tomorrow
Laters!
Edgardo
Laters!
Edgardo
You welcome
and the results :
Its still ok
but it might fail one day. so Charles, Hurry up with your project ! I have my money ready :P
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
This project, and the Okada coils situation, are my top projects. Even my engine rebuild is not tops on my list.
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
It runs like crap, the compression is iffy, and I want to port it. It may just be a bunch of carbon build-up as I think the seals are getting noisy, too. Whatever. I hammered my engine a bunch in the first year I had it with the nitrous project and, with 50K on it, it could probably use a rebuild, new water pump, and whatever else.
Even the new bracket tends to allow more side movement of the pedal than most people want, and I don't trust it to hold the stress of an h.d. pressure plate. I have heard from a couple people who got the new bracket and it was still wrecked by the h.d. pressure plate.
Even the new bracket tends to allow more side movement of the pedal than most people want, and I don't trust it to hold the stress of an h.d. pressure plate. I have heard from a couple people who got the new bracket and it was still wrecked by the h.d. pressure plate.
Hurry up and give us a product ! :P
Yeah, yeah....
Now that I have sent RG my side plates I can try and spend some time on that clutch bracket. I have the design in my head, which is VERY simple, and I now just need to shop the project. So I know how many I'll need to make I need to know who is interested in a bracket that is a bolt-on support bracket and you might not even need to unplug the switches from the pedal assembly. Just remove the nuts/bolts from the bracket, lower it a bit, slip the support bracket in place, and reinstall the bracket/pedal assembly. Price will be such that don't get rich off this idea. That's reserved for the PPF.
Now that I have sent RG my side plates I can try and spend some time on that clutch bracket. I have the design in my head, which is VERY simple, and I now just need to shop the project. So I know how many I'll need to make I need to know who is interested in a bracket that is a bolt-on support bracket and you might not even need to unplug the switches from the pedal assembly. Just remove the nuts/bolts from the bracket, lower it a bit, slip the support bracket in place, and reinstall the bracket/pedal assembly. Price will be such that don't get rich off this idea. That's reserved for the PPF.what are you going to do about the PPF ?
I know SR has one, they call it Heavy Duty PPF. but no word about what it actually does (lighter? stronger? god knows)
and I think Richard said something about a Ti PPF a LONG while ago ?
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From: Misinformation Director - Evolv Chicago
Not at the moment, but within the next year I will probably have interest in purchasing all these parts:
Paradox Performance
Custom axles, clutch brackets, ignition coils
I'm guessing the ignition coils will be more robust for FI situations?
Paradox Performance
Custom axles, clutch brackets, ignition coils
I'm guessing the ignition coils will be more robust for FI situations?
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville
interesting read guys. I have 69,000 miles on mine right now...about 6,000 of those with the ACT HD clutch plate. What symptoms will I experience first, with the clutch bracket, or are they just prone to snapping at once.
I read that some of you guys have a sloppy pedal...meaning that it is sloppy from side to side?
I read that some of you guys have a sloppy pedal...meaning that it is sloppy from side to side?
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From: Newport Beach, CA
Taking Orders on New Clutch Pedal Bracket
Definitely interested. Let us know when you have ballpark prices on Ti and/or other material versions, so we can feedback on what we might be willing to pay. Surely looks like a must have!
MM
mine is clicky as well, I did looked at it , the weld is still holding but, it might just snap off one day.
Maybe I should purposely break it with some *tools*, and have some dealership to replace it, so I can get your bracket whenever is ready
Maybe I should purposely break it with some *tools*, and have some dealership to replace it, so I can get your bracket whenever is ready