Parts for your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder-Pedal pads

2013 Nissan Pathfinder pedal pads

Based on Nissan technical documentation, pedal pads are relevant and fitted to the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (R52). The Nissan Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for the R52 shows a replaceable rubber pad on the service brake pedal in the Brake System (BR) section, and a separate rubber pad on the foot-operated parking brake pedal in the Parking Brake System (PB) section. The ESM’s Accelerator Control System (ACC) section specifies an electronic accelerator pedal module with an integrated tread face, meaning there is no separate accelerator pedal pad to replace. Nissan’s parts catalogue (FAST) also lists brake and parking brake pedal pad items for the R52 Pathfinder, confirming fitment.

On this model, pedal pads do simple but vital work. The rubber pads on the brake and parking brake pedals add grip under wet soles, help maintain consistent pedal feel, and protect the metal pedal faces from wear. Good traction at the pedal face is part of staying roadworthy and keeping stopping distances predictable, especially in a family SUV like the Pathfinder.

As part of regular servicing, it’s worth inspecting the pads. If the rubber is smooth and shiny, cracked, hardened, or coming loose at the edges, it’s time for replacement. Owners who spend time on beaches, farms, or in muddy conditions will often see faster wear from sand and grit acting like sandpaper.

• Inspection interval: check at least annually or every 15,000 km, and any time the pedal feels slippery.
• Cleaning: wipe with mild soapy water, avoid silicone dressings that make rubber slick.
• Replacement: use quality OEM or equivalent pads, seat the pad fully around the pedal plate so there’s no lip catching the shoe.
• Safety note: skip bolt-on metal covers, the ESM cautions against modifications that can alter pedal operation or slip resistance.

Swapping a worn pad is a quick workshop job—usually minutes per pedal with the right technique—so it’s easy to bundle into a routine service. A fresh pad restores the pedal’s bite and helps ensure confident braking in wet weather. Because the accelerator pedal is a single electronic assembly on the R52, it isn’t serviced with a separate pad, if its surface is damaged, the standard remedy is repair or replacement of the pedal assembly per the ESM.

FAQs

Does the 2013 Pathfinder have a replaceable accelerator pedal pad?
No. The R52 uses an electronic accelerator pedal module with an integral tread surface, so only the brake pedal and the foot-operated parking brake have replaceable rubber pads.

How often should brake and parking brake pedal pads be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval. Inspect annually or every 15,000 km and replace when the rubber looks slick, cracked, hard, or starts lifting at the edges. Heavy use in sand, mud, or with wet footwear can shorten their life.

Are aftermarket metal pedal covers a good idea on the 2013 Pathfinder?
Not recommended. Add-on covers can reduce grip, interfere with pedal travel, or compromise roadworthiness. Nissan service literature discourages modifications that affect pedal operation or slip resistance.