Parts for your 1999 Ford Falcon-Pedal pads

1999 Ford Falcon pedal pads – purpose, care, and when to replace

The 1999 Ford Falcon (AU Series) does use pedal pads. The brake pedal is fitted with a removable rubber pad on all models, and manual variants add a clutch pedal pad. This is supported by Ford AU Series workshop literature and OEM/aftermarket parts catalogues that list serviceable brake and clutch pedal rubber pads for AU Falcons (1998–2002). It also lines up with compliance and inspection guidance: Australian Design Rules require non‑slip pedal surfaces, and both Australian roadworthy checks and New Zealand’s WoF/VIRM note worn or missing pedal rubbers as a defect item. The accelerator on AU Falcons typically uses a ribbed plastic or bonded rubber surface and isn’t usually a separate replaceable pad.

On this Falcon, the pedal pads do a simple but critical job: they provide a grippy, non‑slip surface so the driver’s shoe doesn’t skate off the brake or clutch, especially when wet. Over time the rubber hardens, smooths off, cracks, or even loosens. Keeping them fresh is cheap insurance for safe, confident stops and tidy gearchanges.

When a 1999 Falcon is in for servicing, pedal pads deserve a quick once‑over. A tech or owner can look for:

• Surface worn smooth or glossy, especially on the brake pad
• Cracks, splits, or missing chunks at the edges
• Pad lifting off the metal pedal, or moving underfoot
• Slippery feel when shoes are damp

Replacement is straightforward and takes a few minutes per pad:

• Peel the old pad off the pedal face, a flat blade can help, taking care not to gouge the metal
• Clean the pedal face with a degreaser so the new rubber seats properly
• Warm the new pad in hot water to make it more pliable
• Hook the top lip over the pedal first, then work the sides and bottom on until fully seated at all corners

For ongoing care, keep the pads clean with mild soapy water and a brush. Avoid silicone dressings or greasy cleaners—they reduce grip. If the car is an auto with a wide brake pedal, ensure the correct pad type is used, manual models use a narrower brake pad plus a separate clutch pad. Given how inexpensive they are, many shops treat pedal pads as a consumable: if they’re shiny, cracked, or failing roadworthy/WoF guidance, replace them during the service and get on with the drive.

Popular questions

How often should pedal pads be replaced on a 1999 Ford Falcon?

There’s no set kilometre interval, it depends on use and footwear. Many owners find pads last several years, but if the rubber’s gone shiny, hard, or cracked—or an inspector flags them at roadworthy/WoF—they’re due. It’s inexpensive and worth doing proactively, especially for the brake pedal.

Are the brake and clutch pedal pads the same across auto and manual AU Falcons?

Manual AU Falcons use a narrower brake pedal pad and a separate clutch pedal pad. Automatic models use a wider brake pedal pad and have no clutch pedal. Ordering by VIN or transmission type will get the right fit first go.

Can worn pedal pads cause a WoF or roadworthy fail?

Yes. Inspection standards in NZ (WoF/VIRM) and Australian state roadworthy checks consider missing, loose, or excessively worn/smooth pedal rubbers a safety defect. Replacing them restores the required non‑slip surface and clears the issue.