Parts for your 2017 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Pedal pads

2017 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pedal pads — what’s fitted and what to service

Referencing Mitsubishi’s own technical literature — the Eclipse Cross (GK) Service Manual, Brake – Brake Pedal section, and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue for GK-series (2017–) — this model is fitted with a removable rubber brake pedal pad. The accelerator is an electronic, moulded assembly with an integral tread (no separate pad). In markets where a manual transmission is offered, a clutch pedal pad is also specified, however, AU/NZ launch vehicles were CVT-only, so typically only the brake pedal pad applies.

On the 2017 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the brake pedal pad does more than meet the shoe. It’s a grippy, sacrificial rubber cover designed to keep the driver’s foot planted, reduce vibration through the pedal, and protect the metal pedal plate underneath. Over time the rubber hardens, smooths off, or cracks — especially with sandy boots, wet weather, and daily commuting — which is why the pad should be inspected at each service.

For everyday maintenance, a quick wipe with mild soapy water keeps the surface free of grit and oils. Skip strong solvents and silicone dressings, they can glaze the pad and cut grip. Floor mats should be correctly anchored and not ride up behind the pedal — that’s a bigger safety issue than most people realise.

Replacement is straightforward and usually tool-free. The old pad is pried off the pedal plate, the new one is worked on from the bottom edge and rolled over the lip until fully seated. Warming the new pad slightly (out of the sun, not a heater) can make it more pliable. No adhesives or lubricants should be used. Once fitted, check that the pad sits evenly and the pedal returns and operates freely.

When to replace? If the ribbing is worn flat or patchy, the rubber feels hard and shiny, there are visible splits, or the pad is loosening around the edges, it’s time. Many workshops in AU/NZ will recommend replacement anywhere from 60,000–100,000 km, but timing depends on use. Genuine or quality OEM-equivalent pads are best, as they’re formulated for grip in wet conditions.

• Common signs it’s due: smooth or glossy surface, cracks, missing chunks, curling edges, or shoes slipping when wet.
• What not to do: avoid universal metal “dress-up” covers — they can reduce clearance or slip on the Eclipse Cross’s pedal shape.

Popular questions

Does the 2017 Eclipse Cross have separate pedal pads?
Yes — it has a removable rubber pad on the brake pedal. The accelerator pedal is a moulded electronic unit with an integral tread, so there’s no separate accelerator pad. AU/NZ models were CVT-only at launch, so no clutch pedal pad on those vehicles.

How often should the brake pedal pad be replaced?
Have it checked at every service. Replace it when the ribbing is worn flat, the rubber feels hard or shiny, or cracks appear. Many drivers see replacement somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000 km, but heavy city use or sandy worksites can bring that forward.

Can universal pedal covers be fitted?
It’s not recommended. Universal covers can affect pedal clearance and grip, and some designs can loosen. A genuine or OEM-spec Eclipse Cross brake pedal pad maintains the correct shape, thickness, and wet-weather traction.