Mazda finally steps up on clutch pedal issue.

Redhawkjrt · 10-26-2010, 09:42 PM

I received a letter from Mazda North America today stating that they are extending the warranty on 2004-2009 RX-8s to 8 years or 100K miles on the clutch pedal assembly. Also included was a reimbursement form to be filled out in the event that the clutch pedal has already been replaced. Better late than never!

FC Zach · 10-26-2010, 10:00 PM

That's gonna be good news to a lot of people. I guess Mazda has to get hundreds of complaints before they realize the car has an inherent problem in the design.

djmtsu · 10-27-2010, 06:45 AM

Of course they do this AFTER I had to buy a new one (which I had Charles reinforce), and after I sold the car.

They owe me $100.

rx865 · 10-30-2010, 12:14 PM

got my letter yesterday. I'm not really sure how much i'll really get back though. Mine went out at 99,558 miles. When my assembly gave out it blew out my master cylinder as well, so in my mind I should be reimbursed for my master cylinder as well since it was a direct result of the broken clutch assembly. It ended up being about a $560 dollar bill for the assembly, labor, and master cylinder.

willnordacgreen1211 · 11-01-2010, 12:54 AM

ok this is gonna sound dumb... clutch pedal issue?? what is it?

djmtsu · 11-01-2010, 11:50 AM

The clutch pedal assembly is a POS stamped metal with weak spot welds. These welds break and cause the pedal to flex, making it difficult if not impossible to engage the clutch.

Mine had it when I bought the car, the dealer thought the trans was fubar.

Nutsid · 11-06-2010, 02:00 PM

I've not had any issues with mine is the 70,000 miles I have driven it.

Kompressorlogic · 11-28-2010, 11:56 AM

when i purchased my rx8 back in august i knew it had a weak clutch pedal and used that in part of my negotiations in price. then bought a new pedal for 80. just got the notice in the mail, going to take pics of the old broken pedal and send in a copy of the receipet for the new one this week.

Mo04rx8 · 07-20-2011, 05:24 AM

I'm having problems with mine. It broke down on me and its currently park unable to move. Dealership wants to charge me $1,500 to replace. Any pointers. Also was told told by my friends to go to a stage 2 clutch instead. Please someone help me...

reddozen · 07-20-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mo04rx8

I'm having problems with mine. It broke down on me and its currently park unable to move. Dealership wants to charge me $1,500 to replace. Any pointers. Also was told told by my friends to go to a stage 2 clutch instead. Please someone help me...

Are you having a problem with the peddle, or your actual clutch. The peddle bracket is covered by Mazda, the actual clutch is your own responsibility. This thread is about the peddle assembly recall from Mazda.

One of the best clutches you can get for the 8 is the "Mazda Speed" Exedy clutch.

Mo04rx8 · 07-20-2011, 09:44 AM

Yes saw that one on eBay for about $409.00 was thinking about that one thanks for verifying that for me. Now I will get
That one for sure....

reddozen · 07-20-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo04rx8

Yes saw that one on eBay for about $409.00 was thinking about that one thanks for verifying that for me. Now I will get
That one for sure....

$409 sounds a bit much...
http://blackhaloracing.com/?page_id=...&product_id=53

10-26-2010, 09:42 PM	#1
Redhawkjrt Brake, Turn, Go! Repeat. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, Il. Posts: 114 Rep Power: 17	Mazda finally steps up on clutch pedal issue. I received a letter from Mazda North America today stating that they are extending the warranty on 2004-2009 RX-8s to 8 years or 100K miles on the clutch pedal assembly. Also included was a reimbursement form to be filled out in the event that the clutch pedal has already been replaced. Better late than never! __________________ Redhawk

10-26-2010, 10:00 PM	#2
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	That's gonna be good news to a lot of people. I guess Mazda has to get hundreds of complaints before they realize the car has an inherent problem in the design. __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

10-27-2010, 06:45 AM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Of course they do this AFTER I had to buy a new one (which I had Charles reinforce), and after I sold the car. They owe me $100. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

11-01-2010, 11:50 AM	#6
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	The clutch pedal assembly is a POS stamped metal with weak spot welds. These welds break and cause the pedal to flex, making it difficult if not impossible to engage the clutch. Mine had it when I bought the car, the dealer thought the trans was fubar. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

11-28-2010, 11:56 AM	#8
Kompressorlogic i <3 my honda Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: renton,wa Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	when i purchased my rx8 back in august i knew it had a weak clutch pedal and used that in part of my negotiations in price. then bought a new pedal for 80. just got the notice in the mail, going to take pics of the old broken pedal and send in a copy of the receipet for the new one this week. __________________ the fleet 04 rx-8 gt 93 rx-7 vr touring 87 rx-7 t2 86 rx-7 sport/t2 swap

10-30-2010, 12:14 PM	#4
rx865 DC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jefferson City TN Posts: 83 Rep Power: 16	got my letter yesterday. I'm not really sure how much i'll really get back though. Mine went out at 99,558 miles. When my assembly gave out it blew out my master cylinder as well, so in my mind I should be reimbursed for my master cylinder as well since it was a direct result of the broken clutch assembly. It ended up being about a $560 dollar bill for the assembly, labor, and master cylinder.

11-01-2010, 12:54 AM	#5
willnordacgreen1211 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 207 Rep Power: 16	ok this is gonna sound dumb... clutch pedal issue?? what is it?

07-20-2011, 05:24 AM	#9
Mo04rx8 The Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	I'm having problems with mine. It broke down on me and its currently park unable to move. Dealership wants to charge me $1,500 to replace. Any pointers. Also was told told by my friends to go to a stage 2 clutch instead. Please someone help me...

07-20-2011, 09:44 AM	#11
Mo04rx8 The Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Yes saw that one on eBay for about $409.00 was thinking about that one thanks for verifying that for me. Now I will get That one for sure....