Parts for your 2007 Nissan Navara-Pedal pads

2007 Nissan Navara pedal pads — what they do and when to replace them

Based on the Nissan Navara D40 service manual (Brake and Clutch sections), the Nissan FAST parts catalogue, and the 2007 Navara owner’s handbook, pedal pads are indeed used on the 2007 Navara. The brake pedal has a removable rubber pad on both automatic and manual transmissions, and manual models also have a rubber clutch pedal pad. The accelerator is an integrated plastic pedal and typically doesn’t use a removable rubber pad.

On a 2007 Navara, pedal pads are simple but important safety parts. They’re the grippy rubber covers that sit over the metal brake and clutch pedals to stop the driver’s foot slipping, especially when it’s wet or muddy. Over time, that rubber hardens, smooths off, or cracks, which reduces traction and can increase stopping distance because the driver can’t confidently apply steady pressure.

Good shops treat pedal pads like any other wear item. They’ll inspect them during routine servicing and replace them if they’re shiny, glazed, cracked, or starting to lift at the edges. There’s no set kilometre interval—how someone drives, their footwear, and local conditions (sand, mud, farm work) all make a difference—but a quick look every service or 10,000–15,000 km is smart.

• What to watch for: smooth or glossy surfaces, visible splits, hard or brittle rubber, pad slipping on the pedal, or missing chunks.
• Why replace promptly: better pedal feel, shorter reaction time, and it avoids a potential WOF/roadworthy fail in NZ/AU if the pad’s missing or unsafe.

Replacement is straightforward and usually tool-free. The old pad is teased off the pedal plate, the metal surface is cleaned with mild detergent and dried, and the new pad is worked on from the bottom lip first, then stretched over the top edge until it fully seats. On manuals, do the clutch at the same time so feel is consistent. Avoid silicone dressings on the pads—those make them slippery. If a new pad won’t stay put, the pedal plate may be bent or the pad is the wrong spec, use a quality OEM-equivalent part made for the D40.

For autos, only the brake pedal pad is replaceable. For manuals, replace both brake and clutch pads together if wear is similar. The accelerator pedal assembly is generally replaced as a unit only if physically damaged or the sensor fails.

FAQs

Do all 2007 Navara models have pedal pads?
Yes. All have a rubber brake pedal pad. Manual models also have a rubber clutch pedal pad. The accelerator is a one-piece plastic pedal without a removable rubber pad.

How often should pedal pads be replaced?
There’s no fixed schedule. Inspect each service or 10,000–15,000 km and replace when the rubber is glossy, cracked, hard, loose, or missing. Worn pads can lead to a WOF/roadworthy failure and reduced pedal grip.

Are aftermarket pedal pads OK?
They’re fine if they’re designed for the D40 Navara and meet local standards. Avoid generic slip-on covers that don’t lock over the pedal plate properly. A snug, OEM-style fit is key for safety and feel.