Parts for your 2006 Toyota Ractis-Pedal pads

2006 Toyota Ractis pedal pads — what they do and when to swap them

Pedal pads are absolutely used on the 2006 Toyota Ractis. Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) for the NCP100/NCP105 series lists a serviceable “Pad, Brake Pedal,” and the factory Repair Manual/GSIC service literature specifies inspection of pedal pad wear during routine servicing. Manual-transmission variants also use a “Pad, Clutch Pedal,” while CVT/auto models only have the brake pedal pad, the accelerator is an integrated plastic tread and isn’t a separate rubber pad.

On this Ractis, the rubber pedal pad provides reliable grip for everyday commuting—even when shoes are wet—while protecting the metal pedal plate from wear and helping dampen vibration. It’s a small, inexpensive bit that carries big safety weight: a worn, shiny, or hardened pad can increase stopping distance because the foot can slip at the exact moment more bite is needed.

As part of regular servicing, the workshop should give the brake pedal pad a quick health check. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions, heat, sun, beach sand, and winter moisture can age rubber faster, so it’s smart to inspect at every service and expect replacement somewhere in the 5–10 year window, or sooner if the car racks up lots of city kilometres.

• Signs it’s time to replace: surface gone smooth or glossy, cracking or chunking, edges curling, pad loose on the plate, slipping felt underfoot in the wet.
• Replacement tips: pull the old pad off by hand, clean the pedal plate, then warm the new pad slightly to make it pliable. Hook the top edge first and work it around evenly so it seats fully on all sides. No glue is required when the fit is correct.
• Parts choice: a genuine Toyota pad ensures the correct compound and fit. Quality aftermarket pads can be fine—look for OE-equivalent rubber hardness and a tread pattern that mirrors the original. Avoid decorative metal covers that can reduce friction or foul adjacent trim.
• Transmission notes: CVT/auto Ractis models have only the brake pedal pad, manuals add a clutch pedal pad that wears faster with stop–start driving.

If a pad is hardened, slippery, or loose, it’s not worth risking a WOF/reg o knock-back—or worse, a foot slip. Swap it straight away and enjoy predictable pedal feel in all weather.

Popular questions about 2006 Toyota Ractis pedal pads

What pedal pads does a 2006 Toyota Ractis have?

Most 2006 Ractis models in our market are CVT/auto and use a single replaceable rubber brake pedal pad. Manual-transmission versions also use a clutch pedal pad. The accelerator tread is integrated with the pedal assembly, so it’s cleaned or replaced as a unit if damaged rather than re-padded.

How often should the brake pedal pad be replaced?

There’s no strict interval. Inspect the pad at every service and replace when it’s smooth, cracked, hard, loose, or slippery. Many drivers will see 5–10 years out of a pad, but heavy city use, beach trips, and hot parking can shorten that.

Are aftermarket pedal pad covers safe to use?

They can be, if they match the OEM pad’s fit and friction. Avoid thick metal or universal covers that reduce grip or interfere with adjacent trim. Choose ADR/NZS-compliant parts where applicable, and make sure the pad is fully seated on the pedal plate with no overhang.