[cooperino]

Originally Posted by phillijw

Is it normal for them to just kinda stretch a couple inches? Seems odd

No, they dont stretch. There should be a spring on one side however, that's what keeps the pedal up. My guess is something is bent or not connected correctly if the cable is in tact. Either that or someone installed a incorrect cable. Check that the bracket that holds the cable is tight and not bent opposite of the spring end. I'm assuming the actual lock lever is not bent and in correct rest position.