Parts for your 1997 Daihatsu Terios-Pedal pads

1997 Daihatsu Terios Pedal Pads

Pedal pads are absolutely used on the 1997 Daihatsu Terios (J100 series). Factory documentation confirms it: the Daihatsu workshop manual for the J100 platform details brake and clutch pedals fitted with rubber pads for grip, and the Daihatsu electronic parts catalogue lists the corresponding “pad, pedal” components for these controls. Owner’s manual guidance for the period also notes ensuring pedals aren’t slippery, which assumes the presence of rubberised pedal surfaces.

On a ’97 Terios, the brake pedal wears a rubber pad as standard. Manual-transmission models also have a clutch pedal pad, while the accelerator is typically a ribbed metal or plastic tread plate that may or may not have a bonded cover depending on market. The purpose is simple but important: reliable shoe grip in the wet, a bit of cushioning for comfort, and protection of the pedal plate from wear. It’s a small, inexpensive part that plays a big role in safe stopping and smooth shifting.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to check pedal pads for hardening, cracking, glazing, or edges that are curling away from the pedal plate. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions—mud, sand, wet boots—pads can polish smooth or perish faster. A worn or slippery pad can cop a fail at a Warrant of Fitness (NZ) or roadworthy inspection (AU), so staying ahead of it is good form.

• Inspection: Give them a look and feel at each service or every 10,000 km. If they’re shiny, thin, or move underfoot, they’re due.
• Cleaning: Use mild detergent and water. Avoid silicone dressings or petroleum-based cleaners that can make them slippery or degrade the rubber.
• Replacement: Usually a tool-free job. Hook off the old pad, warm the new pad slightly, then work the lip evenly around the pedal plate. A dab of soapy water helps it seat. Ensure full engagement all the way round—no corners left proud.
• Parts choice: Go for OEM or quality aftermarket pads specified for the J100 Terios. Manual models need both brake and clutch