Fernando Ruiz

E=Jedi54;4493343]^^^ +1000
I have one of the first BHR reinforced pedals (Ray installed it himself) and I have ZERO doubt that clutch pedal will out live me and my car.
It

I was also able to submit a repair reimbursement to Mazda for the cost of the pedal and labor. [/QUOTE]

Sweet!

Grace_Excel

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I've had that letter with my receipt sitting in my folder for two-and-a-half years now, do you think MNAO will still accept it?

Jedi54

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only one way to find out...

Nathan Atkins

mine just broke today, It's been creaking all this week, It started after showing my sister in law how to drive a manual. I'm sure it was inevitable but perhaps she wasn't pushing squarely on it.

Made it 100,400 miles

UPDATE stitch welded the **** out of the original pedal, now has 6k miles on it and still strong :-)

Karack

strangely mine made it beyond the stress point failure mode and the spring started to wear an oval slot in the upper area of the pedal bracket, no signs of stress cracking at the legs yet... the pedal started to feel really mushy and sloppy so i yanked it out, i already knew the plastic bushings went MIA a long time ago so i wasn't extremely surprised. it started squeaking a year ago so i greased the pivots when i noticed the bushing issue.

i took the spring out and welded the area up and drilled new pilot holes and greased the hell out of it. the stamped area that the spring pivots in is shallow and prone to this as a secondary failure mode. felt like new again afterwards.

so i guess those who have already braced their pedals will still have this to worry about.

(sorry no pictures, it was late and i needed to fix it to go home after work)

luigi741

Alright so I just barely made it home from heavy city traffic because the bracket holding the clutch pedal snapped! Does anyone know where there is a video or walkthrough on how to change this? I need it ASAP. I've already found the part online. Help please!

logalinipoo

It is very simple just get under there with some wrenches. Its only a couple of bolts.

Its a common problem and will probably break again. You would be better to Buy a reinforced bracket or just find a welder to fix your bracket.

Be careful of the switches. There is 2 of them. Then lookup the adjustment procedure.

johnbobs2010

133, 000 miles- snap. Knew I shouldve ordered a replacement weeks ago when I heard the first squeak

nycgps

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Blah, Just Wanna update this

it seems that this affects JDM version, not just that, it effects S2 as well

just had a customer with broken pedal, S2, JDM.

so this is not just a LHD thing.

and the newest JDM/RHD version is D.

jasonrxeight

The S2 pedal is flimsy.
Mine looks like bent out of place.

ASH8

You had a customer?

Just interested did this customer have ANY mods to clutch, like, different flywheel or heavy duty CP/PP?

Remember very early S2's (left or right hand drive) still had the so called non updated S1 Bracket...like mine (which is still normal).

The last (so called better or updated) Clutch Brackets started from Sept 15, 2008 production.

nycgps

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this one do have so called "upgraded" heavy *** clutch

but there is another S2, bone stock, about same mileage showing symptoms already. so it's safe to say the pedal sucks lol

ASH8

??

Dunno, unless you check VIN you don't know if any early S2 has an S1 Clutch Pedal (updated or not), as there is no way of really physically checking.

Another issue which I believe may also be causal CP failures and or bending and that is the Slave Cylinder Assembly, (same for all RX-8's, and a part many good parts dealers have on shelves).
I don't know why but many owners have reported that the metal/iron inside slave bore is breaking down, and hence causing more resistance or foot force when using/applying Clutch Pedal (as the Pedal is the weakest link, over time).
Slave Cylinder metal (silver) in clutch fluid when fluid flushing.
Could also be Clutch Master Cylinder, but the RX-8 Slave is the volume seller here.

Right or wrong my theory of 'failures' are related to either, heavy duty CP/PP/FW install or either the Slave Cylinder degradation, means more force on weak Clutch Pedal bracket which is not engineered for either events.
I loved doing Mazda Warranty Claims....not.

http://www.businessinsider.com/r-cha...et-2015-7?IR=T

RotarioX8

Mine just snapped last night and the dealership will be closed until Tuesday. My car is past its warranty and I dont have the recall letter. Do you guys think that the dealership will still replace it at no charge? I imagine that they will try to charge me about 105 just to look at it.

Should I just do it myself and weld it and reinforce it? Or try to make the dealership replace the clutch and then reinforce it?

Grace_Excel

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You can buy the clutch pedal from the dealer. The letter is here in the forum as a .pdf file. Print it and send out the letter along with the proof of purchase. Otherwise, weld it.

chetzook

The clutch pedal on my 2005 RX8 just gave way. Thank goodness I was in the driveway.

mlaird

I'm having an intermittent squeak from my clutch pedal, but after reading through many posts and examining my bracket, I don't think the bracket is broken. Instead, I think one of the plastic bushings on the springs is worn through. I'd like to replace it before the spring gouges a notch into the bracket, but I haven't found any posts about how to do that or what parts to order. Anyone have any tips?

logalinipoo

I'd take a super good look under there. when mine broke it was not really visable. But when you laid under there and had someone push the pedal you would see the bracket peal away from the firewall.

mlaird

Bummer. I took another look, and the plastic bushing on one side is indeed shot. I put a drop of oil on it, and the squeak went away, so that hinge point for the springs is definitely the problem. Does anyone know what kind of material to shop for to replace that bushing? It must be pretty strong nylon or something to be able to handle the load from the springs.

logalinipoo

Charles that might be something good to have a machine shop make out of delrin or teflon. Wink wink

ASH8

Hey all, just an update on the RX-8 Clutch Pedal Bracket.

I have updated the 1st post in this thread, the 8 Year Warranty Recall/Extension PDF Dealer Repair method and parts information TSB is included.

Just remember this information is for LEFT HAND DRIVE RX-8 vehicles ONLY the main parts are not the same for RHD.

I have also consistently said (IMO) that altered Clutch Assemblies like the installation of 'a' Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and Clutch Plate, and or worn Clutch Slave Cylinder where more physical leg force is needed to change gears is higher than what these CPB's were originally engineered for, therefore those vendors here offering a local made marketed CPB Strengthener and or Attachment is a very good move, even for those who have already had the 'updated' CPB renewed for free under the Mazda extended 8 year warranty policy.

There is no recall or extended warranty for RIGHT HAND DRIVE RX-8 markets.
However the RHD CPB was updated during production on all Series 2 RX-8.

For those who want to self purchase the Right Hand Drive CPB here is the OEM 'modified' Part Number F157-41-300C with Aluminum Pedal,
or F151-41-300C Right Hand Drive without Aluminium Pedal.

Remember the CPB failure rate for RHD cars has been almost non existent.

This 8 year extended warranty recall only applies to very few early Series 2 production VINS.
But applies to/for ALL Series 1 RX-8's.

Brettus

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Mine fell to bits ... that was after a couple of years with a heavy duty clutch though .

jaimesix

Today November 3 2016 my clutch pedal failed.

This pedal has squeaked since few mos after purchase. I remember having received a letter a few years back about the pedal recall

Made the appropriate appointment and drove when the date arrived

Remember telling them at Cerritos Mazda about the squeak.

After waiting at dealer I was told car was ready.

They claimed no replacement was necessary.

Remember telling them pedal squeaked and I demanded a new pedal but they said no.

I told them ok. If it ever fails I will be back.

For the past month I felt the pedal funny. I thought perhaps I was being self concious. I drive other cars and perhaps I was imagining things.

Today it happened while driving from work. Pedal felt shorter. Then a loud clunk. I knew it. All I wanted was to be able to make it to the dealer.

I did. Using 2nd gear. It was 6 pm. At least they received my car. Tomorrow they will check it out.

My car is a 07 RX8. It has 74K.

jaimesix

Searching my files I found the original clutch pedal recall letter and the time and date for appointment I made with them (written down on letter in my own handwriting including dealer name and address)

Attached is the service paper given after dealer assessment. It says "customer complained of noisy pedal."

This is important for my visit tomorrow to the dealer because the rep that took my car today at 6pm told me "we have no record of you ever going or coming to Mazda for the clutch pedal inspection"

That sound to me like a cover up

My papers prove I did comply and they chose not to replace the pedal.

It also proves they are lying.

I will keep cool tomorrow. Will tell them about the visit about clutch pedal only to see if they insist on that lie. If they do then I will pull out my papers (copies will keep originals. Just in case ).

If I end up paying for it all I will turn this into the hands of an attorney

RotoScooter

Attached is the service paper ??? Really?