Parts for your 2017 Subaru Outback-Pedal pads

2017 Subaru Outback pedal pads — what’s fitted and how to look after them

Pedal pads are relevant on the 2017 Subaru Outback. Technical sources confirm the brake pedal uses a removable rubber pad, while the accelerator is an integral plastic/metal tread without a separate pad. The model features an electronic parking brake, so there’s no foot-operated parking brake pedal, and Australian/NZ-delivered 2017 Outbacks are CVT-only, so no clutch pedal pad. This layout is shown in Subaru’s Service Manual for the Outback (BS, MY2015–2019) in the Brake Pedal components, and in the Subaru Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) listing a “brake pedal pad” for the BS Outback. The Owner’s Manual also details the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), reinforcing that only the brake pedal has a replaceable pad.

On a 2017 Subaru Outback, the brake pedal pad does a deceptively important job. It’s a tough rubber cover that slips over the pedal arm to give solid, non-slip grip underfoot—wet runners, muddy boots, or jandals aside, that grippy face is what keeps braking feel consistent. It also helps damp vibration and protects the metal pedal from wear. Because Outbacks of this era run an electronic throttle, the accelerator doesn’t use a rubber pad, and with the EPB doing the parking brake duties, the brake pedal pad is the only “pedal pad” that needs attention.

As part of routine servicing, the brake pedal pad deserves a quick check. If the rubber has gone shiny, hard, cracked, or is starting to peel at the edges, it’s time to replace it. A fresh pad restores grip and feel and can genuinely improve braking confidence—particularly on wet days or after a beach trip when there’s fine sand around. Replacement is a simple driveway job: no special tools, just a clean rag and maybe a touch of mild soapy water for cleaning. Most techs will inspect the pad at every service (roughly each 10,000–15,000 km or annually in AU/NZ conditions), and swap it if it’s past its best.

• Cleaning: wipe with mild soap and water, avoid petroleum-based cleaners that can harden or swell rubber.
• Inspection: look for smooth/shiny patches, splits, or a loose lip around the pedal.
• Replacement: warm the new pad slightly (sunlight or warm water) so it stretches on easily, seat the lip fully around the pedal plate.
• After-fit check: press the brake several times with dry and damp footwear to confirm grip feels secure.

If the pad keeps slipping off or the pedal plate is bent or corroded, that’s workshop time—have a technician inspect the pedal assembly per the Subaru service manual.

Popular questions about 2017 Subaru Outback pedal pads

How do they know when the brake pedal pad needs replacing?
Tell-tales include a glossy, slippery surface, visible cracks, hard or brittle rubber, or the pad starting to curl off the pedal at the corners. If their foot slips when wet or sandy, or the pad feels thin, it’s worth replacing right away.

Can they replace the brake pedal pad at home?
Yes. It’s a quick, no-fuss job. Clean the pedal, warm the new pad to make it more pliable, then hook the bottom lip and stretch it over the pedal until the edge seats all the way around. Test the grip before driving and again with damp soles to be sure.

Does this Outback have clutch or parking brake pedal pads?
No. The 2017 Outback in AU/NZ is CVT-only, so there’s no clutch pedal, and it uses an Electronic Parking Brake rather than a foot pedal. Only the brake pedal has a replaceable rubber pad, the accelerator has an integral, non-removable tread.