I may be wrong, but it sounds more like the spring. I have sprayed silicone on the moving parts but mine still squeaks. ordered the switch mentioned in the bulletin and will see if that works.

there has been discussion that the bracket is recieving a differant leverage than what it was designed for.

The size of the person changes the angle and leverage on the pedal.

You see, not everyone has this problem.

If you took a poll I bet you would see lees than ten.

Well damn! Size DOES matter! :)

1. SilverEIGHT - 5'10", 185lbs, Drive with right knee almost touching the dash.

Well luckly for me, the local Mazda dealer is going to warranty the pedal. I order the mazsport reinforcement to make sure this doesn't happen again though. Hope you guys have better luck with your dealerships

I'm not trying to make excesses for the design. I was just trying to say that there may be other reasons for his noise other than the peddle collapsing. You need to check everything throwing parts at a problem.
I tend to study everything to death. It's the reason it takes me so long to complete a project.

Thanks Jim, our kit not only eliminates the flex but also makes a VERY significant difference to the pedal feel. We appreciate your business, Scott

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/new-product-mazsport-clutch-support-bracket-149245/

i think it is kind of simple. looking at this bracket i do think if people would put straight pressure---pushing straight up and down---then it would be weak but ok.
trouble is most people do not do that. then over time a weakness developes and then it just gets worst. it may be a good safety feature but it doesnt work well.
oldragger

well, chalk up another victim to the curse of the clutch bracket. I got a call last night from a buddy of mine Newcastle stating that his had snapped. I'm just thankful this didn't happen while we were all out in Vegas last weekend or as we were all trying to pass that damn Dodge Ram on the mountain road. That would have been B A D ! ! ! :eek:

BHR reinforced bracket has been ordered. :rock:

maybe its time to tell your buddy to report his problem to NHTSA ? :aroused:

way ahead of ya bro. He a member on here, just doesn't post much so I sent him the link.


Ray: I'll make sure that pedal gets out to you ASAP. Thanks for sending that pedal out so quickly.

Jedi contact powers FTW!

I'll get that to you ASAP. Thanks for the immediate help in regards to this matter CRH.

I'll be sure to file that form.

Mazsport's kit is on back order...

Mazmart or MazSport?

you mean Mazsport

Sorry, Mazsport. It's corrected now.

Waaaaaaay back order.

It's worth the wait.

But is it worth getting stuck on the side of the road?

We filled the majority of orders last week guys and we will be caught up and in stock this week! We appreciate your business, Scott

Absolutly! Even if you don't have any reason to suspect your clutch pedal is bad I'd suggest getting it replaced as the tig welded version that BHR provides gives you a much better feel and more constant response. Plus, you have the peace of mind knowing you won't be stranded someplace cause of a broken pedal.

Here are some things to think about...

BHR will NOT charge you until your item is ready and shipped
BHR will NOT tell you an item is in stock when it's not
BHR WILL work with you if there are any issues with installation or in rare instances a defective product.

The biggest aspect is there is no need to take your assembly out and ship it to have the welding done and all while your RX8 sits disabled. BHR ships a newly welded assembly to you right away so you can quickly replace the defective one.

BHR....or else!

Didn't they say that about a certain supercharger too?

Has anyone checked the '09 RX8 to see if they redesigned this POS?

I might send you mine soon. but before I do that I have to stop by Wayne Mazda to replace the stupid Clutch cut switch. cant start my car couple of times cuz the switch is not "working" , I have to crawl down the seat, press it in with my hand couple of times before it will work. damn switch :(

FYI...the switches are $8.00 for the one and $25 for the other...and they are both quick release..ie no tools and about 2 minutes to replace both ;)


also all you need to start the car is a short piece of wire to jumper the clutch pedal down switch......

It will run funny when you have your foot on the clutch and the car is in gear...( hunting idle) but other than that it will get you where you want to go until the new switch is in

Is it really that cheap? hmm ... I dunno cuz I never bothered to look it up on MazdaMotorSports page. :)

I know I can short the wire, but I prefer to keep it intact :)

I need to get to Wayne to program a new key (cuz I have only 1 flip key and 1 valet, damn Manhattant Mazda never gave me the other flip key), and I want to do a compression test. Just so that I know what my engine is up to.

Thx :)

my clutch pedal snap too a couple of months ago but my warranty cover the whole thing even towed to the nearest mazda dealership.