Clutch Pedal SNAP OFF 8 Year Warranty-Recall ~~~
09-09-2010, 04:17 PM
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An extended warranty on the bracket is of little comfort if the clutch pedal snaps while driving in traffic. It'll also not be of much help for the person whose clutc/tranny gets hosed because of the bracket slowly going out of compliance but gets accused by Mazda of "abuse".
Be proactive and get the reinforcement. Mazda won't pay for it but @ $135 it's good insurance, can be done with average tools and dramatically improves the feel of the clutch pedal.
http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...t-bracket.html
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09-09-2010, 10:32 PM
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You guys are making me wonder
When my pedal snapped and I took it in, they said I also needed a clutch master cylinder because it had a small leak. Could that have been a result of the snap?
09-12-2010, 06:13 PM
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And my petal has started to squeak...
Just started today. =/ I have a long list of things to replace, im not happy! Anyone besides raceroots selling the petal / re-enforcement ?
Just started today. =/ I have a long list of things to replace, im not happy! Anyone besides raceroots selling the petal / re-enforcement ?
09-12-2010, 06:57 PM
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09-24-2010, 04:56 PM
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UPDATE :
FOR THOSE WHO GOT A BROKEN CLUTCH PEDAL !
Update, August 31th, 2010. NHTSA has closed the case, and Mazda will provide 8 years/100K warranty on the said Clutch bracket part. As of this writing, it seems that 99.99% of the Mazda employees are still unaware of this and might bs you about "no its not covered, what are you talking about."
If you're reading this, give MNAO a call, send them the government's link about ths issue, which could be found HERE it covers every single Manual Transmission equipped Rx-8 from 2004-2009 (where is 2010?).
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/bad-clutch-transmission-205012/
09-24-2010, 05:44 PM
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09-24-2010, 05:56 PM
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I can't remember whether I said this before (senior moment!)....
How many of you guys now have had clutch brackets crack/break have also replace or renewed or "upgraded" ANY part of your Clutch Assembly...that being Pressure Plate/Clutch plate prior to the break.?
A "Heavier Duty" clutch, particular Pressure Plate will push back any extra human leg force back through to the clutch bracket.
Or Similarly a worn OEM Clutch Plate/P-Plate could be creating the same issue.
In other words the OEM Clutch bracket is not designed to take any more strain through the clutch system others than a properly functioning OEM Clutch Plate/Pressure Plate.??
I know many of my US cousins Love to Change out parts (waste your money,
sorry) to "better" non Original....and sometimes, just sometimes this can be a reason, 'a'.
Right Hand drive markets (Japan, UK, Australia, New Zealand (Brettus excluded), Hong Kong) are not seeing this issue AT ALL...and Yes the bracket is different part number for RHD, but the principals are identical.
How many of you guys now have had clutch brackets crack/break have also replace or renewed or "upgraded" ANY part of your Clutch Assembly...that being Pressure Plate/Clutch plate prior to the break.?
A "Heavier Duty" clutch, particular Pressure Plate will push back any extra human leg force back through to the clutch bracket.
Or Similarly a worn OEM Clutch Plate/P-Plate could be creating the same issue.
In other words the OEM Clutch bracket is not designed to take any more strain through the clutch system others than a properly functioning OEM Clutch Plate/Pressure Plate.??
I know many of my US cousins Love to Change out parts (waste your money,
sorry) to "better" non Original....and sometimes, just sometimes this can be a reason, 'a'.Right Hand drive markets (Japan, UK, Australia, New Zealand (Brettus excluded), Hong Kong) are not seeing this issue AT ALL...and Yes the bracket is different part number for RHD, but the principals are identical.
09-24-2010, 06:37 PM
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Yes, I recall (I think it was Jackson) who bleed his Clutch Slave Cylinder ( a few years back) and all this "Silver" muck came out in the fluid...I recall he was scratching his head, Obviously now we see his Clutch Mastercylinder alloy piston-seal was out of alignment and being damaged because of an mis-aligned Clutch Bracket Push-Rod.
IMO it is another "go to the Source first case and work backwards" which can be applied in so many areas...is the broken bracket telling you something about your clutch?
IMO it is another "go to the Source first case and work backwards" which can be applied in so many areas...is the broken bracket telling you something about your clutch?
09-25-2010, 08:32 AM
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It seems that I'm the latest victim to this clutch pedal madness. Is there anyway that I can get my money reimbursed? I was charged $465 by the damn dealer for parts and labor. If I can get that back it would be sweet. I have posted some pics here. Check them out"
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=205012
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=205012
09-25-2010, 08:41 AM
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Yes, I recall (I think it was Jackson) who bleed his Clutch Slave Cylinder ( a few years back) and all this "Silver" muck came out in the fluid...I recall he was scratching his head, Obviously now we see his Clutch Mastercylinder alloy piston-seal was out of alignment and being damaged because of an mis-aligned Clutch Bracket Push-Rod.
IMO it is another "go to the Source first case and work backwards" which can be applied in so many areas...is the broken bracket telling you something about your clutch?
IMO it is another "go to the Source first case and work backwards" which can be applied in so many areas...is the broken bracket telling you something about your clutch?
the clutch master failed at a later point, but when they replace my engine they noticed the sliver/gray fluid already, Even Kevin @ Wayne Mazda never seen anything like that before so he has no idea where it was coming from.
then shortly after ...
someday, I sit in, press the clutch in, it didn't "bounce" back up. I was like WTF NOT AGAIN? lift it up by hand, it works again, but it was getting worst so I parked it back home.
after a long *** diagnostic -------- took the clutch slave out, replaced it with the original one, Bleed the system ... it is a royal PITA for some big dude like me to bleed the Clutch Slave ...
check, still getting Sliver/gray fluid, Looked at the Brake Fluid reservoir its still clear, scratching my head cuz its full of "WTF" inside it. then I was like hmm, could it be Clutch Master? take it out, its already dripping those "crap". Replaced. Bleed again, everything back to normal.
and No, only the clutch pedal was covered.
09-25-2010, 10:17 AM
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09-25-2010, 06:46 PM
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Mazdaspeed 6 ..CLUTCH PEDAL IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
Just for interest sake, there is/was an issue with 2007 MS6 Clutch Pedal being "difficult to operate"..
It appears there was a fix of a modified clutch pedal bracket, plus also the replacement of Clutch Plate and Pressure Plate.
I know the MS6 Engine is FWD., with RWD or AWD.
Just for your interest..SEE TSB...
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1285458325
It appears there was a fix of a modified clutch pedal bracket, plus also the replacement of Clutch Plate and Pressure Plate.
I know the MS6 Engine is FWD., with RWD or AWD.
Just for your interest..SEE TSB...
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1285458325
09-26-2010, 01:38 PM
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Just for interest sake, there is/was an issue with 2007 MS6 Clutch Pedal being "difficult to operate"..
It appears there was a fix of a modified clutch pedal bracket, plus also the replacement of Clutch Plate and Pressure Plate.
I know the MS6 Engine is FWD., with RWD or AWD.
Just for your interest..SEE TSB...
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1285458325
It appears there was a fix of a modified clutch pedal bracket, plus also the replacement of Clutch Plate and Pressure Plate.
I know the MS6 Engine is FWD., with RWD or AWD.
Just for your interest..SEE TSB...
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1285458325
Mazda updated the clutch slave once. thats aboout it
10-03-2010, 11:38 AM
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I didn't. I think a few ppl that had this problem had cool dealers that took care of the repairs, but Mazda isn't covering this under warranty YET. Save your receipt so when Mazda adds it to the extended warranty, yo can get your $$$ back. I also had my dealer give me the original pedal assembly (just in case i need to take pics of it or anything)
10-04-2010, 07:53 AM
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Why dont you change it then ? dont wait man, I cant even move it into damn gears. imagine if that happens on a highway ...
Hmm, I thinking, can I consider this as a safety issue? I mean Im lucky the thing broke when Im not even driving(park!)
but what if it snap off when Im doing highway 55 mph ? its not going to be funny.
Hmm, I thinking, can I consider this as a safety issue? I mean Im lucky the thing broke when Im not even driving(park!)
but what if it snap off when Im doing highway 55 mph ? its not going to be funny.
10-04-2010, 11:15 AM
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its a cheaply made bracket, enough said.
with the warranty you are getting the same Bracket. so expect it to break again @ whatever your existing one is around the same miles.