Stiff accelerator pedal - E36 M3 Coupe

[Millas]

Are all E36 M3s accelerator pedals so stiff? Is there anything one can do to change/modify it :are-you-for-real-:

 

[rick540]

On my M5 I just replaced both the plastic pedal and the cable, it's now like butter :rollsmile:

 

[tyu333]

Hi rick540, if you don't mind me asking, how much did the cable set you back?

 

[calypso]

Cable is about R400 if I remember correctly.
Sometimes it can just be lubed. Its abit of a ball ache to change. Spring is abit stiff, but the action should be very smooth.

 

[Millas]

Cable is about R400 if I remember correctly.
Sometimes it can just be lubed. Its abit of a ball ache to change. Spring is abit stiff, but the action should be very smooth.

Did you do it yourself then?

 

[rick540]

Hi rick540, if you don't mind me asking, how much did the cable set you back?

The cable was R435. I tried oiling, lubing the old one but it never lasted more than a few days. it is a mission to change but well worth it.

 

[calypso]

Cable is about R400 if I remember correctly.
Sometimes it can just be lubed. Its abit of a ball ache to change. Spring is abit stiff, but the action should be very smooth.

Did you do it yourself then?

Mine was fine, but dealer says its a ball ache. I was going to replace for stretch, but there is an adjustment for that.

 

[Prev]

Had the cable on mine replaced and it made it huge difference.

 

[Technician]

i lubed mine and it was 100 times better.

but your throttle and linkages can be tight and will cause the pedal to be stiff.
check that your rail moves freely before replacing the cable.

 

[George Smooth]

Lube helps. When the pedal starts squeaking its the worst ever though.

 

[tyu333]

Mine also squeaks, I've put lubed the springs and that made a big difference, but that squeaky noise is irritating.