2005 Mazda RX-8: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 82,480 miles · CA

As I'm driving my clutch pedal gets stuck when it hits the floor and wouldn't up back up on its own and I would have to use my foot to tap it under to go back up. Clutch pedal seems to be leaking oil also. Also at times when I'm wanting to change gears the shift knob would grind gears. If I'm going at a fast speed it often keeps me from shifting to fifth gear and I would have to jump to sixth instead.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Transmission · 106,800 miles · MA

The clutch pedal bracket on my '05 rx8 broke. It had been squeaking for some time but I did not recognize it was under an extended warranty. The left side spot weld failed and the mounting ear sheared off of the bracket. Mazda na refused to apply the 100k mile warranty to my 106.8k mile car.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · WA

2005 mazda rx8; excessive squeaking noise from clutch pedal upon engagement and disengagement and feels loose.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NC

Over the past two weeks or so the clutch pedal on my 2005 mazda rx-8 had been making a squeaking noise whenever depressed. The noise subsided after a few hours of driving. However, this past monday (8/30/2010), when I was stopped at a stop light I heard a soft crack. I proceeded through the intersection where shifting from 2 to 3rd I heard an even larger snap and the pedal depressed completely to the floor and I had to cut across a few lanes of traffic and safely managed to get to a gas station. The car was no longer able to change gears and the entire clutch pedal assembly had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 15, 2010 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · NC

I drive a 2005 mazda rx-8 mt. It has around 73k miles. The clutch started squeaking couple of days back and yesterday when the traffic light turned green I engaged the clutch and I heard a snapping sound. I could not engage the gear later and had to get my car towed. I took it to the garage and I am told that the clutch bracket is broken.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Transmission · 300,000 miles · NC

I own a 2005 mazda rx8 with 30k miles. I noticed a squeaking noise when applying my clutch pedal approx a month ago. The other evening while I was attempting to pull onto a busy road the clutch made a loud popping noise when I applied the clutch and I was unable to put it into gear. Luckily I was able to roll back to a safe place and wait for a tow. Mazda informed me this is not a warranty item & I will be responsible to pay for the repair. I've read other complaints and this is a safety issue. Had I been able to pull into traffic and it broke, I would not of been able to shift which would have left me in a very unsafe situation. I'm very disappointed that mazda is not willing to replace this part w/o a charge. I think this should be looked into.

Filed Jan 25, 2010 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · NY

I've been hearing this squeaking sound coming from my clutch for the past few months. Approximately a month ago I was driving home when I felt/heard a popping sound. My clutch pedal was now almost to the floor. I assumed my clutch was gone but the car still drove home I was 1/2 mile from home. I drove slowly and carefully home. I had the car towed to mazda today and they informed me that my clutch bracket is broken. The estimate to replace this is roughly 500$.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Transmission · 45,321 miles · CA

My clutch pedal on my 2005 mazda rx8 snapped while changing gears (3-4) on the freeway. Last month there were noises coming from the clutch pedal [squeaking] and after the pedal snapped the pedal does not fully pop back all the way up. In order to get the pedal in the right position I have to get my foot under the pedal while driving in order to pull the pedal up in the right position. [every time I switch gears] in order to correct the failure [which was the weak welds on the clutch assembly snapped] I have to get it rewelded and add extra support welds.

Filed Oct 6, 2009 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · CA

The clutch pedal on my 2005 mazda rx-8 is extremely squeaky and seems to be on the verge of breaking. When pressed down upon, it squeaks and it also moves left and right more than it should. I have read dozens of other reports of the clutch pedal actually snapping and I am quite worried that my clutch pedal is close to breaking as well.

Filed Oct 6, 2009 · Transmission · CA

I have experienced the typical signs of a faulty clutch pedal. I have done research on the subject and I am experiencing the same issues as the people had before their clutch broke. This issue started around two months ago. The pedal squeaks very loud and has give from side to side as well as in and out. I have a 2005 mazda rx8, 6 speed manual transmission.

Filed Aug 5, 2009 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · AL

2005 mazda rx8 with 53,000 miles. Clutch pedal has been squeaking for the past 8-10k miles. I complained on 2 separate occasions to mazdas service department and they did nothing. Today my clutch pedal snapped off while I was driving. Mazda needs to use better welding on the bracket. The two spot welds don't hold up for very long.

Filed May 12, 2009 · Transmission · 83,355 miles · PA

It started to click and squeak. I was driving through the intersection when the pedal bracket snapped when me and my children almost got hit by a coal truck because of this. I had to take it to my dads shop and weld it which I'm still unsure of how long it will last since the metal is thin and it is squeaking again.