Parts for your 2010 Holden Commodore-Pedal pads

2010 Holden Commodore pedal pads — fitted, useful, and worth keeping in top nick

Pedal pads are absolutely used on the 2010 Holden Commodore (VE series). The Holden VE Service Manual (Chassis — Controls, Pedal Assembly) and the GM Holden Electronic Parts Catalogue list a replaceable rubber brake pedal pad on both auto and manual models, plus a separate clutch pedal pad on manuals. The accelerator is an electronic pedal module and doesn’t use a slip-on rubber pad. Some trims (e.g., alloy “sports” pedals on certain SV6/SS variants) use rubber inserts bonded into the alloy face, which are also serviceable items.

On this Commodore, pedal pads do a simple but critical job: they provide grippy, cushioned contact between your footwear and the pedal face. Fresh pad rubber keeps your foot planted, especially in the wet, helps dampen buzz through the pedal, and maintains the pedal’s designed height and feel. Worn, shiny, or cracked pads can increase stopping distance if your foot slips, and they can attract a defect at roadworthy/WOF checks where safe, non-slip pedal surfaces are expected.

Checking them is quick. During each service or tyre rotation, have a look and a feel for hardening, glazing, cracking, missing ribs, or the pad creeping off the metal pedal. If anything’s off, replacing is cheap and fast. For standard rubber pads, hook off the old pad, clean the pedal face, then stretch the new pad on from one edge. A dab of mild soapy water makes it easier. Make sure the lip fully seats around the pedal. No adhesive is needed. On cars with alloy sports pedals, swap the rubber inserts as per the service procedure, ensuring they lock in evenly.

Handy tips for VE owners:

• Autos have a wider brake pedal pad than manuals — order the correct type.
• The accelerator pedal is a complete module, don’t fit universal rubber covers to it.
• Keep floor mats clipped in so they can’t ride up and foul the pedals.
• Use quality OEM or reputable aftermarket pads, soft, grippy rubber lasts longer and feels better.

With normal city and motorway driving, many pads last years, but hot climates, sandy boots, or lots of stop–start can speed up wear. If your foot ever slips or the pad looks past it, don’t muck around — a fresh set restores confidence straight away.

Popular questions about 2010 Holden Commodore pedal pads

Do all 2010 Commodores have pedal pads?
Yes. Every VE Commodore has a replaceable rubber brake pedal pad. Manual models also have a replaceable clutch pad. The accelerator is an integral electronic unit without a slip-on pad. Some sport variants use alloy pedal faces with serviceable rubber inserts rather than a single rubber cover.

How often should pedal pads be replaced?
There’s no strict kilometre interval. Inspect them at each service. Replace when the surface is shiny, cracked, hard, or the ribs are worn flat — or if your foot ever slips in the wet. For many cars this might be every 5–10 years, but high-use city driving can bring that forward.

Can I replace them myself?
Definitely. Basic hand strength is usually all that’s needed. Pop the old pad off, clean the pedal, and work the new pad on from one edge until the lip seats fully around the pedal. For alloy sports pedals, follow the insert-specific method. If a pad won’t seat, warm it slightly to make the rubber more pliable.