Parts for your 2018 Holden Barina-Pedal pads

2018 Holden Barina pedal pads — what they do and how to look after them

Technical sources including GM’s Global Electronic Parts Catalogue for the Holden Barina TM (MY18) and Holden Service Information list replaceable rubber pedal pads for the brake pedal, and for the clutch on manual models. The accelerator on this Barina is a drive-by-wire plastic pedal without a separate rubber pad. This setup aligns with design and safety expectations in Australia and New Zealand for non-slip pedal surfaces.

On a 2018 Barina, the pedal pads do a simple but critical job: they give the driver grip and feel underfoot, reducing the chance of a boot slipping off the pedal in the wet or when hopping between pedals in traffic. The rubber also cushions vibration and wear on footwear, and it helps keep pedal effort predictable across seasons.

Automatic models use one replaceable pad (brake), and manuals use two (brake and clutch). Because the accelerator is an integrated plastic module, if its face is damaged or excessively worn, the whole pedal assembly is replaced rather than a pad.

They’re small parts, but they age. Heat, UV, and everyday use can harden the rubber or polish it smooth. Tell-tales it’s time to replace include:

• A shiny, slippery surface or edges going thin
• Cracks, splits, or the pad creeping off the metal pedal
• Noticeable slip when wearing wet boots

As part of regular servicing, it’s sensible to inspect pedal pads every 10,000–15,000 km (or at each service). Replace at the first sign of smoothness or cracking