Parts for your 2006 Holden Captiva 5-Pedal pads

2006 Holden Captiva 5 Pedal Pads — Purpose, Care, and When to Replace

Pedal pads are absolutely fitted and relevant on the 2006 Holden Captiva 5. The Holden/GM Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for Captiva CG (2006-on) lists serviceable rubber pads for the brake pedal (auto and manual) and an additional pad for the clutch pedal on manual variants. The Captiva CG workshop/service manual brake and clutch pedal sections also specify the pads as replaceable wear items. The accelerator on most models is a moulded drive-by-wire pedal and typically doesn’t use a separate rubber pad.

On this Captiva, the pedal pads are the grippy rubber covers that cap the metal pedal arms. They’re there for secure footing, especially in the wet, and to keep the feel consistent underfoot. Over time they harden, glaze, crack, or the edges roll back, which can lead to a slippery pedal and longer stopping distances if a foot slips at the wrong moment. Fresh pads bring back that confident bite and are a quick, low-cost safety win.

Servicing-wise, it’s sensible to check pedal pad condition at every service or at least every 10,000–15,000 km. Owners who hop in and out in muddy boots or drive in wet conditions should keep an even closer eye on them. Manual Captiva 5 owners should replace clutch and brake pedal pads as a pair if both show similar wear, so the feel remains even.

• Replace pedal pads if they look shiny or hard, have visible cracks, are thinning (less defined tread), or the lip won’t stay seated on the pedal plate.
• A quick clean with mild soap and water restores grip, avoid silicone sprays or petroleum products that can make pads slippery or degrade rubber.

Fitting new pads is straightforward: clean and dry the metal pedal surface, warm the new pad slightly (sun or warm water) to soften it, then hook the lower lip and roll the pad over the pedal face until the retaining lip snaps fully around the edges. Give the pad a firm tug all round to confirm it’s seated. On manual models, do the same for the clutch pedal. Before driving off, test the pedal feel in a safe spot to ensure secure footing.

Using OE-quality pads that match the Captiva CG specifications is recommended. While some Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 parts interchange, always check by VIN and transmission type to get the right pad shape and size.

Popular questions about 2006 Holden Captiva 5 pedal pads

Do automatic Captiva 5 models have pedal pads?
Yes. Automatic variants use a replaceable rubber pad on the brake pedal. The accelerator is usually a moulded electronic pedal without a separate rubber pad. Manual models add a separate clutch pedal pad as well.

How often should pedal pads be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval, but they should be inspected at every service. Many owners find they last 3–8 years depending on climate, footwear, and use. Replace if they’re shiny, hard, cracked, or the tread has worn flat.

Are Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 pedal pads the same?
Some are shared across CG-series models, but not all. The safest way is to match by VIN and transmission type to ensure the pad profile suits the exact brake or clutch pedal plate on the vehicle.