Parts for your 2016 Mitsubishi Asx-Pedal pads

2016 Mitsubishi ASX pedal pads — what they are, why they matter, and when to replace them

Technical sources confirm the 2016 Mitsubishi ASX is fitted with pedal pads. The Mitsubishi Motors service manual for ASX/RVR/Outlander Sport (MY2016) includes inspection of the brake pedal pad in the brake pedal section, and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue lists dedicated rubber “pad, pedal” items for the brake (and clutch on manual models). On CVT/auto models, only the brake pedal uses a separate rubber pad, the accelerator is an integrated pedal assembly with a textured tread rather than a removable pad.

On the ASX, pedal pads are the grippy rubber covers that sit over the metal pedal arms. Their job is simple but critical: they stop a driver’s foot slipping, especially in the wet, when wearing jandals/thongs, or after hopping in with a bit of beach sand on the soles. For manual ASX models there’s a pad on the brake and clutch, for CVT/auto models there’s a pad on the brake only.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check the pedal pads. Rubber hardens and polishes smooth over time, which reduces traction. Most roadworthy/WOF inspections in Australia and New Zealand look for secure, non-slip pedal surfaces, so a worn or missing pad can be a fail item. A quick visual and feel test at each service interval does the trick.

• Replace the pad if it’s shiny-smooth, cracked, hardened, torn, or starting to come loose at the edges.
• Keep pads clean. Avoid silicone or tyre shine on or near pedals — it makes them slippery.
• For manual cars, check the clutch pad too, city commuting wears it faster.

Swapping a pedal pad on the ASX is a five-minute, no-fuss job: peel the old one off and press the new one on, making sure the lip seats evenly around the metal pedal plate. No glue required. Genuine or quality aftermarket pads fit properly and maintain the original grip pattern. Flashy alloy covers can look neat but often get slippery when wet — not ideal.

There’s no set mileage for replacement, it’s condition-based. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions, many owners find pads last several years, but frequent wet-weather driving, sand, or heavy use can shorten that. If in doubt, replace — it’s cheap insurance for confident braking and smooth clutch work.

• Do all 2016 ASX models have pedal pads?
  Yes. All have a brake pedal pad. Manual models also have a clutch pedal pad. The accelerator is an integrated pedal with a textured surface rather than a separate rubber pad.
• How often should pedal pads be replaced on a 2016 ASX?
  There’s no fixed interval. Replace when the pad is smooth, cracked, hard, or loose. A quick check at each service is best.
• Can universal pedal covers be used?
  They can, but it’s safer to use pads designed for the ASX for proper fit and grip. Some alloy covers get slippery when wet and may not meet roadworthy/WOF expectations.