Accelerator Pedal For A Vehicle

A pedal assembly (20) that provides a hysteresis in pedal force-response upon actuation is provided. The pedal assembly includes a housing (32) and a pedal arm (22) that has a first end (22B) and a second end (22A). The first end has a rotatable drum (29) that defines a braking surface (42). The pedal arm (22) is rotatably mounted to the housing (32). A first lever (21B) extends from the first end (22B). A brake pad (44) is retained by the housing (32) and has a contact surface (70) that is substantially complementary to the braking surface (42). The brake pad (44) is adapted to be engaged with the braking surface. A bias spring device (46) is situated between the first lever and the brake pad for urging the contact surface of the brake pad into frictional engagement with the braking surface of the drum. The housing comprises a kickdown device (400). A second lever (420) extends from the first end (22B) and is adapted to engage against the kickdown device (400).