Parts for your 2020 Subaru Outback-Pedal pads

2020 Subaru Outback pedal pads — what they do and when to replace them

Based on Subaru’s 2020 Outback service information (Brake System section: Brake Pedal) and the Subaru FAST electronic parts catalogue for the BT-series Outback, this model uses a removable rubber brake pedal pad. The accelerator is an electronic pedal module with an integral tread and no separate pad. So, “pedal pads” are relevant to the brake pedal on the 2020 Outback, while the accelerator doesn’t use a replaceable pad.

On a 2020 Subaru Outback, the brake pedal pad is the grippy rubber cover that your shoe contacts. It’s there to give reliable traction in the wet, stop your foot slipping under hard braking, and deliver consistent pedal feel. It also protects the metal pedal arm and helps dampen vibration, keeping the pedal comfortable over long kilometres. Subaru specifies a serviceable pad so the high-wear contact surface can be renewed without replacing the pedal assembly.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the brake pedal pad every 10,000–15,000 km or 12 months, and any time the cabin’s been cleaned or the floor mats have been moved. Look for cracking, hardening, glazing (shiny smoothness), or edges curling away from the pedal. If shoes slip more easily—especially when wet—treat that as a prompt to replace the pad. Keep the surface clean with mild soapy water and a soft brush