Parts for your 1998 Daihatsu Terios-Pedal pads

1998 Daihatsu Terios pedal pads — purpose, care and when to replace

Based on technical references including the Daihatsu Terios J100/J102 Series Workshop Manual (Brake and Clutch sections) and the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for J100G/J102G, the 1998 Terios is built with replaceable rubber pedal pads: a brake pedal pad on all models and a clutch pedal pad on manuals. Automatic variants have a wider brake pad, while the accelerator is a moulded treaded pedal without a separate rubber cover. So pedal pads are absolutely relevant and used on the 1998 Terios.

On a ’98 Terios, pedal pads do a simple but vital job: they give grippy, non-slip contact for shoes in the wet or when boots are a bit muddy, reduce vibration, and help maintain consistent pedal feel. They’re also a common Roadworthy/WOF checkpoint in Australia and New Zealand because a smooth or loose pad can increase stopping distance or cause a foot to slip at the worst moment.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to inspect the brake (and clutch, if manual) pedal pads every 10,000 km or six months. If the rubber is polished smooth, cracked, hardened, torn at the edges, or starting to peel away from the metal pedal plate, it’s time to swap them. On manual Terios models, replace both brake and clutch pads together to keep the pedal heights and feel consistent. For autos, focus on the brake pad.

Replacement is straightforward driveway work:

• Peel the old pad off—start at a corner and work the lip over the metal pedal.
• Clean the bare pedal with mild detergent and dry thoroughly.
• Warm, flexible new pads fit easier