I Just installed the Fluid Motorsports clutch bracket, minor pain in the **** to install, the hardest part was getting the damn pedal assembly back on. Removing the pedal assembly has almost rivaled my most sheet metal related injury's for one operation ever, so wear gloves the ****** is sharp!

The clutch switch no longer engaged so i used a small grommet on top of the grey plunger to space it a little closer and it now works fine.

Initial impressions are a much stronger firmer feeling clutch, my bracket had been squeaking for about 10,000 miles and Mazda ignored me and the problem every time i went in. One of the spot welds was loose and one of the bends in the sheetmetal had cracked and separated, i considered welding it but the bracket took care of the problem.

 

sounds more a transmission problem most likely bad syncrhos. Mine alleviated when i switched to redline synthetic trans fluid. do a search on 4th gear grind see what pops up.

 

I had this issue as well.

as silver eight suggested bending the bracket will provide a better long term solution.

I had to bend the clutch bracket with the green plunger and the grey switch bracket as well.

I wouldn't add anything to it unless its permanent and secured... just my $0.2.

 

I didn't want to bend anything till i had it installed in the car, the grommet will come off and leave me in **** at some point, ill get under the dash this weekend and bend the bracket towards a bit more.

 

mine broke about a week after i got my 04 about 4 months ago while i was driving. SCARY! was still drivable but dificult. drove it to the dealership on back roads. dealer replaced it but left me without a car for 3 days while waiting for part. the bracket is cheeply made held together with a couple spot welds.

 

check my sig.

really.

 

the left side of mine went last night
it still kinda works but i dont plan on leaving it for long. doesnt like going into gears very nicley

 

Bring it into an exhaust shop ASAP you do not want the pedal to completely go. Honestly its about 45 mins of work and $20 don't wait.

 

i got it all off this afternoon and welded it up nice and strong. Its much stronger then stock now.
its hard to tell just but looking under the dash, but anyone whos seen the clutch pedal bracket outta the car can agree that its a joke. im shocked by how much of a pos the stock bracket is.

 

ha ha ha... glad you are all fixed up now. Spread the word.

 

the stock bracket is a POS. the metal is just thin and crappy.

thats why you need to click the link in my signature.

 

lol ya but, i dont really hav the money to waste on something i dont need.
sounds like a walking billboard kinda.

 

its not a waste of money.

you DO need it.

and yes, i can get passionate about things that impress the hell out of me. i dont know why mazda didnt set up the clutch like this from the factory.

 

agreed on mazda. not something you NEED but im sure it is great. i just dont have the money right now to justify it, i need rims first too.

 

^^^^^

x2.

pay me now or PAY ME LATER!

beers

 

Wait until yours snap like mine did ... and you are driving on highway doing 60 mph, and you can't pull it out of your gears.

then you talk.

 

He said he welded it and it is much stronger now. You're saying this is still not good enough?

BTW are the newer models still using the same design?

 

Deleted I was an idiot and didn't read it all the way through

 

i was referring to kersh's signature....

 

OK then, I deleted your quote.
But what about my question anyone? Has Mazda changed the design?

 

I have asked that question before also and have not seen an answer yet! tap...tap...tap!

If they did, that would be admitting there was a problem and we are right... which we know we are.

 

In fact they did, it was YEARs ago. but the change didnt help at ALL.

 

I find it funny that they can design a rotary engine and fix many of the flaws from previous years but they cant seem to figure out how to create a bulletproof clutch bracket.

 

Hey at least they dont use parts from ford..

OH wait opps. lol

I love my classic mustangs but everything else is garbage.

 

well the clutch pedal sensor has fords logo on it so close enough right. ahahaa Oh man I love how all these companies have hands in each others wallets.