Parts for your 2006 Toyota Blade-Pedal pads

2006 Toyota Blade pedal pads — purpose, care, and replacement

Technical sources confirm pedal pads are fitted to the 2006 Toyota Blade. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (E150-series Blade, launched 2006) lists a rubber “Pad, Brake Pedal” for all variants and a “Pad, Clutch Pedal” on manual models, while the Toyota Repair Manual (Chassis/Brake Pedal section) details removal and installation. The accelerator on this model uses a rigid tread/cover and isn’t typically referred to as a pedal pad. So yes—pedal pads are relevant on the 2006 Blade.

On this Blade, the pedal pad is the grippy rubber cover bonded to the brake pedal, and to the clutch on manuals. Its job is simple but critical: provide traction underfoot so the driver doesn’t slip, wet or dry. Over time the rubber hardens, smooths off, or cracks, which can reduce grip—especially with damp soles or sandy floor mats common in Aussie and Kiwi conditions.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check pedal pad condition every 12 months or 15,000 km. Look for:

• Glossy, slick spots or worn-down tread ribs
• Cracking, splits, or hardened rubber
• Oil swelling or soft patches from silicone sprays/cleaners
• Edge lifting where the pad no longer hugs the pedal plate

Replacement is quick and inexpensive. For the brake (and clutch if fitted), the old pad is eased off the metal plate and a new genuine or quality aftermarket pad is stretched on, seating the lip fully around the backing plate. No special tools, no pedal removal. It’s a great five-minute add-on while tyres are rotated or the cabin filter’s being changed.

Owners who drive a lot of city kilometres, wear smooth-soled shoes, or regularly track in moisture should consider earlier replacement. If the pad is rock-hard, slippery when wet, or shedding rubber, it’s time. Using a gentle interior cleaner and avoiding silicone or petroleum sprays on and around the pedals will help the new pads last longer.

Because the Blade shares the E150 platform with the Auris/Corolla, many pedal pads cross-reference—however, checking the VIN against the Toyota EPC ensures the correct pad for automatic vs manual and trim level. A fresh set restores the factory feel and grip, and it’s a small safety upgrade that pays its way every single drive.

• Does the 2006 Toyota Blade have a pedal pad on the accelerator?
  No. The accelerator uses a rigid tread/cover as part of the pedal assembly. The rubber pedal pads apply to the brake pedal (all models) and the clutch pedal on manuals.
• How often should pedal pads be replaced on a 2006 Blade?
  There’s no strict interval. Inspect yearly