Gas pedal

**98maro** · 07-10-2010, 06:04 PM

I have a 00 camaro ss m6
And I noticed the gas pedal is very hard
I feel like I'm pounchin a rock or something
It can barely move. And also it feels like it gets stock almos on the floor
My 98 z28 doesn't feel like that
Any 1 with the same problem ? Or any ideas
Thanks 4 da help

**00ls-1** · 07-10-2010, 07:43 PM

i had a jeep do that the cable was frayed where it goes through the firewall obvious repair replace the cable...my work truck did it but didnt stick down it just stuck at the top a lil bit and i cleaned the tb out had carbon in it

**98maro** · 07-10-2010, 07:52 PM

Where can I buy that cable?
I cleaned the TB few days ago
The car feels lighter
But the gas pedal was already kinds hard
I noticed the gas pedal almost hittin the Floor since I changed the plugs.
Cuz I remember I had to move the cables to the side

**00ls-1** · 07-10-2010, 08:24 PM

other than the dealership or someone parting out im not real sure

**98maro** · 07-10-2010, 08:27 PM

tomorow i have to go pick up some cats
ill ask the guy if he has ithis parting out a 00 camaro ss
thanks for the help

**00ls-1** · 07-10-2010, 08:33 PM

yyyep

**cammed goat** · 07-11-2010, 10:18 AM

Dealership, junkyard, local guys parting out 98-02 Camaros, eBay or GMPartsDirect(sponsor).

**dennis ss** · 07-11-2010, 10:49 AM

Before you buy parts try adjusting your throttle cable first. There's an adjustment screw you can mess with to make your pedal lose or stiff. I put a new T.B. on and had the same thing happen, it felt like my pedal was hard.

**98maro** · 07-11-2010, 01:08 PM

How can I adjust it?
Where is that screw located
And was told that the springs on the pedal could be bad too

**dennis ss** · 07-11-2010, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by 98maro

How can I adjust it?
Where is that screw located
And was told that the springs on the pedal could be bad too

Where the cable turns the butterfly valve. It sits on the adjusting screw near the mouth of the throttle body

**98maro** · 07-11-2010, 01:39 PM

I'll try. It out before I buy parts
Thanks for the help

**dennis ss** · 07-12-2010, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by 98maro

I'll try. It out before I buy parts
Thanks for the help

If your pedal is hard then adjust the screw down. If pedal gets to soft then adjust it up. I used a pair of pliars and a rag so I didn't mess the threads up. I didn't have anything that would fit the adjustment screw. Good luck

**Cutlass** · 07-12-2010, 06:27 PM

Are you talking about the idle stop screw because that doesn't affect the TB tension at all???

**0rion** · 07-12-2010, 11:19 PM

you can also try lubing the cable but if it were me I'd probably just replace it. Does your TB blade open easy by hand? I wouldn't take any chances if the cable isn't right....stuck pedal equals zero fun.

**98maro** · 07-12-2010, 11:31 PM

Yes the blade opens easyly by hand
I cleaned it all out it feels better

It's very hard to make it easier I have to hit the top of the pedal cuz If I touch the bottom.
The car won't move
When I bought I was postin threads bout my car was lazy no power at All and all that
So the problem is the gas pedal

Like u said. No fun at all
I tried to adjust it but no difference
I guess I have to buy anew cable

**cammed goat** · 07-13-2010, 06:19 PM

Get the cable, install and keep us posted. Kinda reminds me of a bicycle brake cable...it gets rusty and seizes in the tubing and eventually snaps.

**98maro** · 07-13-2010, 10:32 PM

i will guys
thanks for the help

earlier i was checkin the cable, and the cable feels kinda loose on the TB

**JayTA98** · 07-14-2010, 04:25 AM

buy the cable new my friend. even if it cost you some money. this is one of those items that you don't want to mess around with. imagine if that cable gets stuck in WOT while you are just taking off a red light and then you crash your car, someone else or even worse. Then your not going to feel so good about it.

**98maro** · 07-14-2010, 10:43 AM

Now that I think bout that it's true. Just by Savin few bucks I'll get my car messed up
I'll call the dealership and ask bow much it is
Or if they are any sponsors here sellin them