Parts for your 2014 Nissan Navara-Pedal pads

2014 Nissan Navara pedal-pads: purpose, fitment, and service tips

Referencing Nissan’s D40 Navara Electronic Service Manual (ESM) brake and clutch sections and the Nissan FAST parts catalogue for the 2010–2015 D40 series, pedal-pads are indeed used on the 2014 Nissan Navara. Both manuals and parts listings specify rubber pedal pads for the brake pedal, and for the clutch pedal on manual utes. Automatic models have a brake pedal pad only, while the accelerator uses a moulded polymer tread and is not a separate rubber pad.

On a hardworking Navara, these small rubber pads do a big job. They provide grip underfoot, helping keep boots planted on the brake or clutch even when it’s wet, muddy, or the floor’s a bit dusty. Over time, the rubber hardens, polishes smooth, cracks, or thins out—reducing traction and making pedal feel less confident, especially off-road or when towing.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to eyeball the pedal pads every 10,000–15,000 km. If the surface is shiny, glazed, split, or feels slippery, it’s time to swap them. Nissan’s ESM calls for replacement when excessive wear is noted, and the job is quick and tool-light.

• Look for: smooth/glossy surfaces, cracks, missing edges, or the rubber lifting.
• Feel for: reduced grip with wet soles or work boots.
• Replace in pairs on manual models (brake and clutch) to keep pedal feel consistent.

Replacement is straightforward: lever off the old rubber, clean the pedal metal, then work the new pad on from one edge, seating the lip fully around the pedal plate. No adhesives needed—correct fitment relies on the pad’s moulded lip. Genuine pads match OE fit and durometer, quality aftermarket options are fine if they meet the same spec. If the pad won’t seat or keeps popping off, check you’ve got the right transmission-specific part and that the pedal plate isn’t bent or rusty.

Keeping fresh pedal pads is cheap insurance. Better grip means surer braking and cleaner clutch control—handy on wet worksites, farm tracks, and urban stop‑start alike. For autos, don’t forget it’s the brake pad that wears, for manuals, keep an eye on both. Easy win at your next service.

• Does a 2014 Nissan Navara have pedal pads?
  The 2014 Navara (D40) uses rubber pedal pads on the brake, and on the clutch for manual models. Automatics have a brake pad only. The accelerator is a one-piece pedal without a separate rubber pad.
• How often should pedal pads be replaced?
  Inspect every service (around 10,000–15,000 km). Replace when the surface is shiny, hardened, cracked, or slippery. Many utes need new pads every few years depending on use and boot wear.
• Are manual and automatic pedal pads the same?
  No. Manual utes use both brake and clutch pads, autos use only a brake pad. Always match pads to the transmission type and the D40 series fitment.