Installing new pedal pads?

[jawn101]

I bought a set of new pedal pads, but I don't know if I should use glue or silicone to hold them down. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm not sure if some RTV would stop them from sliding around and tearing like the originals did, or if it will just make them hard to replace when the next time comes around.

By the way, the new pads really look nice with the logo embossed on them.

[sdg3205]

Jon

I used 3m black windshield/trim adhesive. Works great.

[gongloo]

By the way, the new pads really look nice with the logo embossed on them.

Before and after pictures appreciated!

[jawn101]

Jon

I used 3m black windshield/trim adhesive. Works great.

That would definitely hold, but man what a mess that stuff is to remove later. Might use it anyway, since if the pads stay put they hopefully won't rip and need to be replaced.

Before and after pictures appreciated!

Will do! My current ones are mostly still in decent shape, though the clutch pedal has the whole bottom edge ripped open - so it keeps falling off.

[Cory W]

The rest pedal kit recommends silicone/RTV for the pads. That should work just fine, and come off easily if you ever want or need to.

[jawn101]

Fair enough, sounds like a plan to me There was nothing underneath the original pad that shredded and fell off so I wasn't sure. RTV makes sense though. Pictures soon!

[DMCMW Dave]

Interesting, as I have never felt that any glue is necessary on the pedal pads. The factory didn't either.

[Jacko]

After years of getting my shoes caught in the pedals and pulling the rubber pads off I finally had enough. These aluminum pedal pads are screwed on and won't come off.


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[Rich]

+1 on Dave's comment.

I've replaced mine. No glue needed. The rear aperture of each pad is stretched open just enough to slip them over the metal base. It's tough to get them on. After the back of the pad closes up over the base it doesn't move a bit.

If your old pads came off showing a glue job beneath then a PO probably did it. Probably won't hurt to glue them, but why bother?

[jawn101]

Fair enough, I will try slipping the new pads on with no glue first and see what the situation is. Maybe the clutch pad is moving because it's ripped and not the other way around. The other two feel just fine.