Parts for your 2018 Honda Cr-v-Pedal pads

2018 Honda CR‑V pedal pads — what’s fitted and why it matters

Based on Honda’s 2017–2019 CR‑V Service Manual (Brake Pedal section) and the Honda electronic parts catalogue for this model, the 2018 Honda CR‑V is fitted with a replaceable rubber brake pedal pad. The accelerator pedal uses an integral plastic tread as part of the electronic throttle module, so there isn’t a separate, removable “pad” on the accelerator. That means “pedal pads” are relevant to the brake pedal on a 2018 CR‑V (and to a clutch pedal on manuals, where fitted in some markets).

The brake pedal pad’s job is simple but critical: it gives grippy, non‑slip contact for the driver’s shoe, helps dampen vibration, and protects the metal pedal arm from wear. Over time the rubber hardens, smooths off, cracks, or can even peel, especially with wet boots, beach sand, and day‑to‑day commuting. When grip drops, stopping distances can creep up in real‑world conditions because the foot can slip at the worst moment.

As part of regular servicing on a 2018 CR‑V, the brake pedal pad should be inspected and replaced if worn. It’s a quick, inexpensive item that restores safe, confident pedal feel.

• Check at each service or every 10,000–15,000 km for: glazing/shiny smooth rubber, cracking, hardening, or edges lifting.
• Replace immediately if the foot slips under light pressure in the wet, or if the pad can be rotated on the pedal face.
• Avoid silicone or tyre dressings on the pad — they reduce grip. Clean with mild soap and water only.
• Choose a genuine‑spec pad so the fit and rubber compound matches Honda’s design, part numbers vary by trim and VIN.

Replacement is straightforward: the old pad peels off the pedal plate and the new pad is worked on from one edge, ensuring the lip seats fully around the metal plate. A technician will confirm the pedal face is clean, the pad is square and fully seated, and that full brake application feels normal. If the pad shows repeat early wear, they’ll also check pedal alignment and driver footwell mats for interference.

For owners who value safety and compliance, keeping the brake pedal pad fresh is a small job that pays off every time the CR‑V heads out in the rain.

• Does the 2018 CR‑V have a separate accelerator pedal pad?
  The accelerator pedal on the 2018 CR‑V is an electronic module with an integrated tread, so there’s no separate, replaceable pad. Only the brake pedal uses a removable rubber pad.
• How can they tell the brake pedal pad needs replacing?
  If the rubber looks shiny or hard, has cracks, or the foot slips in the wet, it’s due. Any lifting edges or movement on the pedal face are also clear signs to replace it.
• Can they fit the new pad themselves?
  Yes, many owners do. It’s a simple push‑on part. If unsure, any workshop can fit it during a routine service in just a few minutes.