Clutch Pedal SNAP OFF 8 Year Warranty-Recall ~~~
04-15-2009, 02:09 PM
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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.
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.
04-15-2009, 04:35 PM
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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.
04-15-2009, 05:59 PM
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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.
04-20-2009, 10:13 PM
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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.
04-27-2009, 11:24 PM
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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.
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.
04-30-2009, 12:02 AM
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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.
04-30-2009, 11:52 AM
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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?
BTW are the newer models still using the same design?
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04-30-2009, 11:33 PM
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05-01-2009, 06:00 AM
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