Parts for your 2006 Subaru Impreza-Pedal pads

2006 Subaru Impreza pedal pads — what they do and when to replace them

Pedal pads are relevant and used on the 2006 Subaru Impreza. Technical references including the Subaru Impreza 2006 Service Manual (Brake and Clutch sections), the Subaru genuine parts catalogue for GD/GG series, and the owner’s manual maintenance schedule note a replaceable rubber cover on the brake pedal, and on the clutch pedal for manual models. The accelerator pedal is a rigid assembly (often plastic or alloy) and typically does not use a removable rubber pad.

On a 2006 Impreza, the brake (and clutch, if manual) pedal pads are the grippy rubber covers your shoe actually touches. Their job is simple but crucial: provide traction underfoot, dampen vibration, and help keep control in the wet. They also play into roadworthiness – worn or missing pedal rubbers can lead to a WOF failure in NZ or a defect notice/roadworthy fail in Australia because they compromise safe operation.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to give the pedal pads a once-over. Look for glazing (shiny, slippery surface), cracking, hardening, or any tears. If shoes have started slipping—especially when it’s raining—it’s time. Most owners replace brake pedal pads about every few years, depending on kilometres and footwear, while the clutch pad wears at a similar rate on manual cars.

Replacement is a quick DIY or workshop job. For rubber pads:

• Ease the old pad off the metal pedal arm.
• Warm the new pad in hot water to make it pliable.
• Hook the top lip on first, then work it around the edges until fully seated.

Avoid silicone dressings or oily cleaners on the pad—use mild soapy water only, then rinse and dry. For models with factory “sports” alloy pedal covers, ensure the inserts are secure and any fasteners are tightened to spec. Automatic Imprezas will only have the (wider) brake pedal pad to inspect and replace, manuals have both brake and clutch pads. Accelerators are generally a fixed pad/arm without a separate rubber cover, so replacement there involves the complete pedal unit if ever required.

Technical sources: Subaru Impreza (GD/GG) 2006 Service Manual – Brake/Clutch sections, Subaru Genuine Parts Catalogue for 2006 Impreza, 2006 Impreza Owner’s Manual maintenance guidance on pedal surface condition.

Popular questions

Does the 2006 Subaru Impreza accelerator have a removable pad?

No. The accelerator is typically a fixed plastic or alloy-faced pedal on the 2006 Impreza, not a separate rubber pad. If it’s damaged or excessively worn, the repair usually involves the complete pedal assembly rather than a slip-on cover.

How hard is it to replace the brake pedal pad at home?

It’s a straightforward 5–15 minute job. Slide the old pad off, warm the new one, then stretch it on starting from the top edge. No special tools are needed. If the metal pedal plate underneath is rusty or sharp, clean it up before fitting the new pad.

Will worn pedal pads fail a WOF or roadworthy?

They can. In both NZ and Australia, inspectors look for secure, non-slip pedal surfaces. A torn, smooth, or missing pad can lead to a fail or defect until it’s replaced. It’s a cheap, fast fix that restores safe footing.