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Parts for your 2009 Toyota Prius-Pedal pads
Pedal pads on the 2009 Toyota Prius (NHW20): what’s fitted and how to look after them
Based on Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the 2004–2009 Prius (NHW20) and the Toyota Repair Manual for this model range, the vehicle uses a rubber brake pedal pad (a removable cover on the brake pedal). The accelerator is an integrated plastic pedal assembly and does not use a separate rubber pad. This is consistent with safety bulletins from the 2009–2010 period addressing accelerator pedal and floor mat entrapment, those campaigns involved the pedal assembly and floor mats, not a rubber “pad” on the accelerator. So, yes—on a 2009 Toyota Prius there is a pedal pad for the brake pedal, and no separate pad for the accelerator.
On this Prius, the brake pedal pad’s whole job is grip. That grippy rubber face helps the driver hold steady foot pressure in all weather—especially when shoes are wet or muddy. Over time, the rubber can harden, glaze, crack, or wear smooth, which reduces traction and can be a roadworthy/WOF fail item. Keeping the pad in good nick is a small but important part of safe motoring.
As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to give the brake pedal pad a quick once-over every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service visit:
- Check for smooth shiny spots, splits, missing chunks, or the pad feeling hard and plasticky.
- Clean off grit and road film with mild soap and water, avoid solvents that dry the rubber.
- Replace if the pattern is worn flat, edges are tearing, or shoes slip under light pressure.
Replacement is quick and DIY-friendly:
- With the car safely parked, pull the old pad off the metal pedal plate—start at a corner.
- Warm the new pad slightly (room temp is fine) to make it more pliable.
- Hook the top lip over the pedal plate and work it around until the pad seats evenly on all sides.
- Press the brake a few times to confirm the pad is fully seated and feels secure.
Choose an OEM-quality pad that matches the NHW20 brake pedal plate. Cheap, overly hard rubber can be slippery, especially in wet boots. If there’s any oil contamination on the pedal area, sort the leak and clean thoroughly before fitting the new pad. Because the accelerator has no removable pad on this model, any concerns with throttle feel or surface wear call for inspection of the accelerator pedal assembly rather than a pad swap.
Does the 2009 Prius have pedal pads on both pedals?
No. It has a removable rubber pad on the brake pedal only. The accelerator is an integrated plastic assembly with a textured surface and no separate pad to replace.
How often should the brake pedal pad be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval, replace on condition. If the rubber is smooth, cracked, hard, or slippery—especially when wet—it’s time for a new pad. A quick inspection at each service works well.
Could a worn brake pedal pad fail a WOF or roadworthy?
It can. Inspectors look for safe pedal operation and adequate grip. A glazed or damaged pad that compromises foot traction may be flagged, so keeping it tidy helps avoid hassles at WOF/RWC time.
