Parts for your 2009 Subaru Legacy-Pedal pads

2009 Subaru Legacy pedal pads

Based on Subaru’s own technical documentation, pedal pads are absolutely used on the 2009 Subaru Legacy (BL/BP). The Subaru FAST electronic parts catalogue for MY2009 lists a rubber brake pedal pad (commonly referenced as 36023AE120) for all models, and a clutch pedal pad (around 36023AE010) for manual variants. The Subaru Legacy/Outback Service Manual (BL/BP, 2005–2009) likewise details inspection and fitment of these pads. The accelerator pedal on this model is generally an integrated plastic/metal tread without a separate rubber pad.

On a 2009 Legacy, pedal pads serve a simple but important job: they provide reliable grip for the driver’s footwear, protect the metal pedal face, and keep the feel consistent in wet or muddy conditions that are common across Australia and New Zealand. A good pad helps prevent foot slip under hard braking and contributes to roadworthy/WOF checks.

Owners will usually notice wear as the raised ribs flatten, the rubber goes shiny, or small cracks appear around the edges. If the pad feels slippery when damp, curls at the corners, or won’t sit snug on the pedal, it’s time to swap it out. For manuals, it’s smart to replace the clutch and brake pads together so the feel is even.

Replacement is a quick DIY task and doesn’t need special tools. Warming a new pad in hot water makes it more pliable. A tiny dab of soapy water on the pedal face helps it slide on, then the rubber lip is worked evenly over the pedal until fully seated all the way round. Avoid silicone or greasy dressings—anything slippery is a no‑go on pedal surfaces. Expect five to ten minutes per pedal, tops.

During regular servicing, a quick check of the pedal pads is worth adding to the list alongside mats and mat clips (nothing should foul the pedals). There’s no fixed kilometre interval