Hey Yall..

[Sp1nn3y]

Hey Yall.. Got a problem.

Just a bit new round here, I live in Georgia, just moved south some more and stumbled upon a 96' Tahoe 4x4 4door about a month ago, and me being 6'9[freakishly tall] it's an amazing ride. Built for me. Always been a Chevy fan and this being 4 doors, big and beautiful.. it fits me pretty damn well.

But, Am i in the right section for general help??
I've been having a problem recently with two things.. one i'd like to fix as soon as i can so i'll bring thisn up first.. Up until a day or so ago my breaks have been feeling a bit 'strong' when i stop.. and i looked down earlier to see what it was and my gas pedal is sluggin by about 2 inches.. it's loose/free i can move it with my hand easily.. i can also accelerate Fine. I just got back from the store and it rode clean as usual, but when my foots not on it, i feel more than a idle..

How would i go about tightenin the gas pedal? or finding out where this is at?

 

[sparg93]

Welcome Justin!!

I think we may need a little more information from you...

Brakes - You're brakes are feeling "strong" when you stop - are they locking up when they're not supposed to? When you step on the brakes, at what point do they feel too strong?

Gas Pedal - When you say sluggish, within the first two inches, are your RPMs increasing? When you step on the pedal, does anything happen, or is it just slow to accelerate? (you stated it accelerated "fine" so I wasn't sure)

There are a lot of sharp guys on this forum that are friendly and willing to help, but sometimes it takes a few posts and adding information to figure it out!!

 

[Sp1nn3y]

Brakes - You're brakes are feeling "strong" when you stop - are they locking up when they're not supposed to? When you step on the brakes, at what point do they feel too strong?

It feels as if i'm still slightly accelerating when i break, which forces me to break harder than usual. its nothing to do with the breaks, just showing the fact that i feel the slight acceleration from the gas pedal being loose.

when i sit at a stop sign, the RPM's are at a steady

Gas Pedal - When you say sluggish, within the first two inches, are your RPMs increasing? When you step on the pedal, does anything happen, or is it just slow to accelerate? (you stated it accelerated "fine" so I wasn't sure)

It accelerates as it should.. the pedal is loose, and i don't see anywhere to tighten it up at..

There are a lot of sharp guys on this forum that are friendly and willing to help, but sometimes it takes a few posts and adding information to figure it out!!

Thanks for helpin me get the extra info out there

 

[SunlitComet]

Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
The accelerator pedal (3) through a cable (2) controls the throttle. There are no linkage adjustments. Replace the accelerator control cable with an identical replacement part.

Check all linkages and cables in order to assure free movement with no rubbing, chafing, or binding. The accelerator pedal must operate freely, without binding, between the full closed and the Wide Open Throttle (WOT) .

Observe the following, when performing service on the accelerator pedal:

• The mounting surface between the support and the dash panel must be free of insulation. The carpet and padding in the pedal and tunnel area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles and bunches.
• Slip the accelerator control cable through the slot in the rod (4) before installing the retainer (1) in the rod. Make sure it is seated properly. Use care in pressing the retainer into the hole, so the cable is not kinked or damaged.
• The linkage must operate freely without binding between the closed throttle and the full throttle position.
• Do not place the wire, hoses, cable, and other flexible components within 13 mm (0.521) of the cable or rod, at any point in their travel.