NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby 93_Clubman » Mon May 09, 2011 6:36 pm

Is it the same as this? See Bensale's post half way down this page:
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby Pamex » Mon May 09, 2011 7:14 pm

Yup, mine snapped a while back. No suggestions on where, but I can tell you do NOT go to the MX5 factory. They did a bad job on mine, welded it skew-if, and now the car has a new quirk. :p It won't immediately stop accelerating when you take your foot off the pedal.

Make sure if you get it welded, they do a good job.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby bensale » Mon May 09, 2011 8:54 pm

Wow... Sorry to see that, mine was basically exactly the same problem, but I noticed that the pedal didn't feel right so picked up on the problem before it snapped thankfully.

I bought my replacement from Allmaz (SE melb...) I personally wasn't happy with the welding option although I'm sure it would work.

I'm sure as you've now read replacing it was a pig of a job... If I had to do it again I would have a few tricks and it would be easier, but still not fun at all... If you're not a 'car head' I think sadly it's one you'll have to pay someone to fix =(

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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby bensale » Mon May 09, 2011 9:30 pm

I can't remember what I paid for it actually... It may have been $60 or $80... Can't actually remember... The part was in perfect condition, as new and I have no reason not to recommend them. $120 for a new one is actually less than I would have expected I have to say.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby manga_blue » Mon May 09, 2011 9:59 pm

Fatty broke his at Wakefield a couple of years ago and a passing mechanic at the track welded it up for him on the spot. I remember he laid a series of extra strengthening bands across the break and the whole thing looked a lot stronger than the originals ever were. So maybe finding a good welder is the best solution.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby bensale » Sat May 14, 2011 11:19 pm

fknsrs PM'd me asking for some tips on the replacement, I thought I would post what I can remember here for the benefit of anyone else searching in the future as I don't think this will be the last time someone has this problem...

I should note to start with this post is off memory and I did the change over 2 months ago now...

I did this without the aid of any guide, the actual process it's that difficult, it's just certain steps are close to impossible to execute. The first thing you should do is remove everything that can get in the way, including the cover for the steering column, the drivers seat and the steering wheel. This meant that I was actually able to fit my body into the footwell... It still wasn't in any way comfortable though...

It helps to have the replacement pedal box as reference, I used this to find all the nuts and bolts that I would have to remove to get it out. Some of them are very difficult to access, I would recommend a mix of spanners and a socket drive with a long extension (for one nut I used two 1ft extensions to save my skin). A universal joint for the socket will come in handy although is not necessary. Getting a light of some kind in the footwell is also critical so you can see what you are doing. From memory you also have to remove a number of electrical connectors, be careful doing this as the last thing you want to do it break one..!

The most difficult step is actually once everything was undone... Getting the pedal box out it a nightmare as it is wedged between the base of the steering column support (which uses the same mounting points) and the firewall. The only way I found to do it was to remove all the supports along the steering column so that I could move the whole thing around allowing a gap between the firewall and the steering column base. You can see one of the supports I'm talking out near the end of the column in the below pic.

The main drama is in getting the pedal box off the long bolts which come through the firewall as you can't quite move the steering column forward enough or to the right angle to get it to clear. If you go to the engine bay and prop something between the brake booster and the firewall this will pull the bolt enough towards the engine bay that with the steering column free to move around you'll be able get enough clearance to remove the box... It was the brake booster trick which took me forever to figure out after a lot of frustration... The only other thing I remember being a pain and taking a while was removing the accelerator cable from the pedal... But I can't actually remember what the solution was... If I do remember I'll post it...

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If you've gotten far enough to actually remove this damm thing, then reinstalling should be a breeze =) Just make sure you do everything up properly and triple check everything as they're some fairly important parts of the car you've just removed with. I would recommend adjusting the throttle cable once you've done this as it will most likely be way out.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby K.Ho » Sun May 15, 2011 3:02 am

any idea if the bracket is the same for LHD and RHD?

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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby StillIC » Sun May 15, 2011 7:22 pm

I have a cracked pedal bracket also, but I found the problem before it broke. My solution involved bolting an adaptor between the pedal bracket and the wall behind it. Two bolts, through the first wall, which I tapped, and butting up against a second internal steel wall. Works a treat, and I didn't have to remove the pedal bracket

I will be away for the next three days, but I might be able to take a photo and provide a better explanation of my repair later in the week.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby bensale » Mon May 16, 2011 3:13 pm

Yeah, not going to pretend that it is a fun job... But once you get under there and have a look it will make some sense. It is doable, just a bit tricky.

Maybe look into the welding alternative..?

To be honest I'm not sure if LHD and RHD are the same... Although you would think it is a part that Mazda would try and make universal for both sides. Providing the booster is on the drivers side of a LHD car then I would image that it is all the same... Or at the very least removal and fitment would be the same.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby bensale » Wed May 18, 2011 11:03 pm

Ouch..! But at least it's fixed =) 2 hours labour would be about right for someone who's done something like that before.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby the_darkside » Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:01 am

Well mines only cracked, so for a temporary solution I shoved half a doorstop behind it, works a treat really. I know its dodgy, but then again without it would be worse.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby 93_Clubman » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:45 pm

Novel excuse if caught speeding - 'lost my doorstop'. :mrgreen:

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NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby rodent » Mon Dec 26, 2011 4:26 pm

I've had to replace mine a few months ago as well. Not a fun job but if you follow bensale's instructions you should be sweet.
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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby Clutch_101 » Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:15 pm

Ahhh so it is a common thing! I just had this happen to me today. :o

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Re: NA Accelerator Bracket replacement in Melbourne

Postby Boyracer » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:23 am

I have a couple in the shed, $50 each.

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