Carbon Pedals Mansory for Mercedes-AMG S63E

Mansory Carbon Pedals for Mercedes-AMG S63E

This is the carbon-faced sibling of the brushed-aluminium pedal set. Same OEM-pattern bolt-up, same OEM pedal-arm preservation, same backing isolator on the OEM pedal pad — but the visible face is 3K twill carbon with embedded metal grip-inserts in a deliberately reduced pattern. Owners pick this variant when their cabin's carbon programme is dominant and the pedal needs to read as another carbon plane rather than as a contrasting metal accent. The reduced-density grip-insert pattern compared with the brushed-aluminium pedal's drilled holes makes the surface visually quieter while still delivering more grip than OEM rubber under wet shoes. The S 63 E PERFORMANCE chassis brief is unchanged: this is a cosmetic upgrade with marginally improved foot-grip behaviour. It is part of the parent Mansory Carbon Fiber Body kit set for Mercedes-AMG S63E.

Construction & Materials

Compared with all-metal pedal pads, the carbon-faced version takes a different durability brief. Lacquer must hold up under sustained shoe pressure with abrasive grit on the floor, and the embedded metal grip studs need a bond strategy that isolates the carbon from the stainless to prevent any galvanic path under cabin humidity.

• Outer surface: twill A-side weave (forged-look optional), sealed in 2K UV clearcoat
• Bake schedule: ramp-and-soak autoclave at 130 peak with multi-axial fibre routing
• Show-face stack: 1.6 to 2 mm thick; OEM-pad bond zone thickens to 2.6 mm
• Stainless 304 grip studs, machined and bonded with a polymer galvanic-isolation film
• Each pedal weighs 100 to 160 grams dry; the set has three pieces
• OEM-pattern fasteners: M5 stainless socket-heads driven through factory pad holes
• Compliant rubber pad isolates vibration between the carbon face and the OEM pedal pad
• Three-piece set covers throttle, brake, and the left-foot rest

Design & Visual Function

The carbon pedal face reads as a coordinated extension of the cabin carbon programme — entrance panels, headrest pillows, steering wheel are carbon; the pedal closes the carbon palette at the foot zone. The 3K twill is biased so the diagonals run forward (toward the firewall), suggesting throttle-direction movement, which is a small but deliberate aesthetic choice that reinforces the cabin's directional kinetic logic.

For a flagship saloon a carbon pedal can feel like over-statement, which is why the Mansory implementation is deliberately reserved — the visible carbon panel is small in absolute size, the metal punctuation is restrained in pattern density, and the read at distance is of a refined material upgrade rather than a track-car appropriation. The dead-pedal carries the same visual register as the throttle and brake, which keeps the three-piece set reading as a single coordinated programme rather than a pair-with-mismatched-footrest.

The metal grip-inserts are arranged in a reduced-density pattern — fewer inserts than the aluminium pedal's drilled-hole pattern, but each insert larger and more pronounced. The visual effect is of a carbon plane punctuated by deliberate metal touchpoints rather than the more workshop-tool register of the aluminium pedal's drilled holes. Owners who specify this variant typically want the cabin-carbon dominance to extend to the pedal without the pedal reading as a tool.

Foot-feel through the pedal is roughly equivalent to the aluminium variant — the metal grip-inserts provide the bite-point sensation, while the surrounding carbon adds visual rather than tactile presence. The reduced insert density means slightly less wet-grip than the aluminium variant in extreme conditions, but more than enough for typical road-driving registers.

Compatibility & Fitment

Engineered for Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE (W223), 2023+, saloon. Three-piece set: throttle, brake, dead-pedal. LHD/RHD: throttle and brake are mirror-symmetric; dead-pedal is side-specific. AMG Night Package and AMG Carbon Package cars are supported, with the latter being the natural pairing for a carbon-dominant cabin. The OEM pedal-travel envelope is preserved; the OEM brake-light switch and throttle-position sensor are mechanically unaffected. The galvanic-corrosion isolation interlayer prevents any electrical path between the stainless grip-inserts and the carbon under cabin humidity exposure.

Installation & Reversibility

Workshop time for the full three-piece set: half an hour to forty-five minutes. Tools: the supplied Allen key, a torque driver, and isopropyl alcohol. The technician wipes each OEM pedal pad clean, places the compliant rubber isolator on top, aligns the carbon face to the existing OEM bolt holes, and torques the supplied M5 hardware to 4 Nm. The throttle, brake, and footrest each follow the same workflow. No new holes are drilled and no OEM pad is modified. To revert, removing four bolts per pedal returns the cabin to OEM specification.

Pairing within the Mansory Mercedes-AMG S63E programme

Most often combined with the Sport steering wheel for coordinated cabin-carbon at the hand-and-foot interaction surfaces, with the Entrance panels with illuminated logo for matching cabin-carbon register at the cabin entry, and with the Headrest pillows set for the cabin-carbon programme to wrap the seating surfaces too.

Maintenance & Durability

This variant asks for slightly more care than the all-metal sibling. The lacquer face will, over many years of foot pressure, develop a soft haze ring around each grip stud — that's where the carbon-to-stud junction is most exposed and where shoe abrasion concentrates. Cleaning is straightforward: damp microfibre with mild interior shampoo, no solvents, no alcohol-based cleaners. The grip studs themselves are robust; their galvanic-isolation polymer film keeps cabin humidity from setting up an electrolytic ageing path between the carbon laminate and the stainless. If a haze does develop around the studs, an interior-grade single-step polish brings the gloss back. Expected cosmetic life is six to nine years under typical foot-traffic, longer for low-use cars or for owners with garage-only daily-drive routines.

Lead Time & Warranty

Build window for the three-piece set runs three through four weeks. Co-bonding the metal grip studs into the carbon laminate is what slows this variant relative to the all-metal sibling. Custom topcoat finishes (matte, satin, forged-look) push that out by roughly seven days. Coverage: twelve-month plan from receipt for production defects — laminate dimensional accuracy at each face plate, grip-stud bond integrity, the M5 fasteners, clearcoat blistering, and the polymer isolation film between carbon and stainless. Sitting outside coverage: shoe-scuff wear, dropped-item impact onto the face, and chemical-cleaner staining. The set ships flat in a foam-lined sleeve; a sealed bag holds the M5 hardware and rubber isolator pads, with a QC photograph showing weave alignment and grip-stud finish across all three pieces.

FAQ

Q: How does the carbon variant differ from the aluminium pedal variant?
A: Visible material is 3K twill carbon with embedded metal grip-inserts, vs all-brushed-aluminium with drilled holes. Foot-feel is similar; visual register is carbon-dominant rather than metal-dominant.

Q: Is the carbon face plate scratch-resistant under shoe-scuff?
A: The 2K UV clearcoat is harder than the OEM rubber pedal pad and harder than typical interior carbon-trim lacquers. Light shoe-scuff blends into the surface; aggressive heel-pivot wear shows over years and can be polished out.

Q: Are the metal grip-inserts isolated from the carbon to prevent galvanic corrosion?
A: Yes. A polymer interlayer between the carbon and the stainless inserts blocks the electrolytic path under cabin humidity exposure.

Q: Will the carbon pedals affect the OEM pedal-travel envelope or any sensor behaviour?
A: No. The face plate is surface-mounted; OEM pedal arm reaches the same OEM stop-position at full throttle / full brake.

Q: Will wet shoes still grip the surface?
A: Yes — the metal grip-inserts deliver more wet-shoe traction than OEM rubber, though slightly less than the aluminium pedal's drilled-pattern under extreme wet conditions.

Q: Is the carbon variant the right choice for a track-day car?
A: Both variants are acceptable for track use. The aluminium variant has marginally better wet-grip; the carbon variant has marginally lighter weight per pedal. Most track-day owners pick on aesthetics rather than performance.

Q: Does the carbon face plate develop a patina over time?
A: Marginally. The lacquer surface around the metal grip-inserts develops a soft polish-out from years of shoe contact; this can be restored with a one-step interior-grade polish, or left as a record of the car's use depending on the owner's preference.

Q: Are the metal grip-inserts replaceable?
A: They are co-bonded into the carbon at production and are not field-replaceable. If a heavily-used insert eventually wears out (well past the typical lifespan), the pedal returns to Mansory for service.

Pair the carbon pedals with the sport steering wheel, illuminated entrance panels, and headrest pillows for a coordinated cabin-carbon programme. To configure your build, message WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or write to [email protected].