Parts for your 2015 Holden Colorado-Pedal pads

2015 Holden Colorado pedal pads — what they do and how to look after them

Pedal pads are fitted to the 2015 Holden Colorado, and they’re very much a relevant service item. The Holden RG Colorado Workshop Manual (Brakes — Pedal Controls) and GM Global EPC listings for RG Colorado MY12–16 both identify a removable rubber pad on the service brake pedal, and on manual models a separate clutch pedal pad. The accelerator is an organ-style treadle and typically doesn’t use a separate rubber pad.

On the Colorado, the brake and clutch pedal pads provide a grippy, non-slip surface so boots don’t slide, especially when they’re wet or muddy — pretty common for a ute that sees job sites and paddocks. They also help the vehicle meet safety expectations around pedal grip. Over time, the rubber hardens, wears smooth, or cracks, which reduces traction and can become a roadworthy (AU) or WOF (NZ) fail item.

Servicing advice is simple: check the pedal pads at each service interval or roughly every 10,000–15,000 km. If they feel hard like plastic, look shiny, are cracked or chunked, or the pattern is mostly worn off, it’s time to replace. Swapping them is quick — the old pad pulls off the metal pedal face and the new one stretches on. Always seat the lip fully around the pedal plate and give the pedal a few firm presses to confirm it’s secure and not fouling the carpet or mat.

• Tell-tale signs it’s due: smooth/slippery surface, visible splits, missing corners, or uneven thickness.
• Cleaning tip: use mild soap and water