In looking at the console side covers, it looks like there's a difference between the pre-L and "L" covers. The "L" covers have a bump in them to clear the cable it looks like. Mine's a Pre-L, and has a flimsy flat piece of plastic for a cover, and I believe it may be catching on cable or pedal.
I'm removing my cable and inspecting/replacing it anyways, because it just doesn't feel right (too much pedal pressure needed compared to how easily the system is actuated by hand up where the cable attaches) like a sticky or draggy cable.
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