Pedal pads Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB

Pedal Pads Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB

The pedal assembly of the 296 GTB is the driver's physical connection to the car's braking, throttle, and clutch-override hardware — a zone where precision of foot placement and confidence of grip under the sole directly affect lap times, braking consistency, and the driver's physical engagement with the car. The Mansory Pedal Pads replace the OEM rubber-topped pedal faces with machined aluminium units featuring a drilled and knurled grip pattern, providing a positive, slip-resistant surface under any sole condition — from dry summer road shoes to damp boot soles at a rain-hit circuit. Part of the Mansory Carbon Fiber Body kit set for Ferrari 296 GTB, the pedal pads are the foot-zone equivalent of the extended shift paddles — a driver engagement upgrade at the physical interface between occupant and machine that translates directly to foot position security and pedal pressure consistency. The 296 GTB's regenerative braking system adds a layer of complexity to braking modulation: the brake-by-wire system blends regenerative retardation from the electric motor with conventional friction braking from the carbon-ceramic front and rear disc system, and the brake pedal's force-progression characteristics are calibrated by the PHEV control unit. A positive, non-slip pedal surface under the driver's foot improves the precision of force input to this system, enabling more consistent trail-braking on a circuit and more predictable modulation on the road.

Construction & Materials

The Mansory pedal pads are CNC-machined from 6082-T6 aluminium alloy — selected over 6061 for its higher hardness and wear resistance in the pedal application, where repetitive rubber-sole contact at high foot pressures can abrade softer alloys over extended mileages. The brake and throttle pads are 80 mm × 60 mm in face dimensions; the footrest pad (if ordered with the driver foot rest) is 90 mm × 70 mm. The face surface carries a 2 mm diamond-drilled pattern — 5 mm diameter holes on a 10 mm centre spacing through the full pad thickness — providing water evacuation channels that prevent aquaplaning between wet sole and aluminium face, and reducing the contact area for mud or snow accumulation in winter use. The perimeter of the drilled pattern is bounded by a 4 mm wide raised knurl border that provides a positive foot-positioning reference — the driver's sole finds the pad boundary by tactile feedback rather than visual confirmation. The pad underside carries integral rubber-tipped studs that key into the OEM rubber pedal face's stud holes, providing positive location without adhesive and enabling clean removal for restoration to OEM configuration.

• Material: CNC-machined 6082-T6 aluminium alloy (higher hardness than 6061)
• Face dimensions: brake and throttle pads 80 mm × 60 mm; footrest pad 90 mm × 70 mm
• Surface pattern: 2 mm diamond-drilled, 5 mm hole diameter, 10 mm centre spacing
• Perimeter knurl border: 4 mm wide raised boundary for sole positioning feedback
• Mounting: integral rubber-tipped studs keyed to OEM pedal face stud holes; no adhesive
• Finish: satin-brushed aluminium face with clear hard anodise to prevent fingermark and sweat corrosion
• Wet-grip: drilled channels prevent sole aquaplaning in wet-shoe conditions
• Set contents: brake pad + throttle pad (clutch pad available for pre-2024 spec if applicable)

Design & Visual Function

The machined aluminium pad's geometric drilled pattern creates a visual rhythm that reads as precision engineering from the driver's natural downward gaze position — the hexagonal-array holes, the knurl border, the brushed aluminium surface between the holes all contribute to an appearance that signals serious performance intent at a component that OEM cars typically treat as a utilitarian rubber surface. The aluminium face's reflectivity responds to the cabin's ambient lighting: under the cool white LEDs of the 296 GTB's interior illumination, the brushed face reads as a bright, clean component at the driver's feet; under natural daylight entering the cockpit, the drilled holes create shadow-play that gives the pad face a three-dimensional depth. The satin-brushed finish, applied perpendicular to the primary sole-contact direction, provides a subtle directional texture visible to close inspection but not distracting from the broader interior visual theme.

The heel-pivot geometry of the driver's braking technique — where the heel rests on the floor mat and the sole rotates around the heel pivot to apply the brake pedal — is accommodated by the 80 mm vertical face dimension, which provides sufficient surface height to accommodate both high-pivot and low-pivot braking techniques without the foot edge leaving the pad surface. This geometry is relevant for the 296 GTB's carbon-ceramic brake system, which has a very steep initial bite force characteristic — accurate foot placement on the pad is critical to modulating the initial bite without inducing rear-axle lock under the PHEV system's combined regenerative and friction retardation. The aluminium pad's higher friction coefficient compared to OEM rubber — approximately 0.5 under dry rubber-sole contact, versus 0.7 for smooth rubber — is offset by the knurl border's positional reference, which prevents inadvertent pedal miss more reliably than a smooth rubber face whose lack of tactile geometry allows the foot to drift under sustained high-g lateral loading.

For owners who specify the Mansory steering wheel alongside the pedal pads, the aluminium machining quality, anodise finish, and programme identity of the pedal pads echo the aluminium-machined extended shift paddles at the driver's foot zone, creating a coherent driver controls programme from hands to feet — a design consistency that reflects the Mansory approach to the 296 GTB interior as a holistic system rather than a collection of individual upgrades.

Compatibility & Fitment

The Mansory Pedal Pads fit the Ferrari 296 GTB coupé (2022+) and 296 GTS spider (2023+). The 296 GTB is a semi-automatic DCT car — no clutch pedal is present, so the set covers brake and throttle positions only. The integral stud interface matches the OEM pedal face stud hole pattern. No tools required for installation. LHD configuration described; RHD pedal pad availability should be confirmed at order stage as pedal box geometry differs between configurations.

Installation & Reversibility

Clean the OEM pedal faces with isopropyl alcohol and allow to dry completely. Align the Mansory pad over the OEM face, engaging the integral studs in the OEM stud holes by pressing firmly downward. No adhesive or fasteners required. Confirm that each pad is fully seated by pressing each stud position with firm thumb pressure. Total installation time approximately 5 minutes per pad. Fully reversible — lift the pad from the stud holes and the OEM rubber face is exposed and undamaged. DIY installation is straightforward and requires no tools or workshop access.

Pairing within the Mansory 296 GTB programme

The pedal pads complete the foot-zone controls programme. Pair with the Extended Shift Paddles Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB for a coherent aluminium machined-controls set from hands to feet. The Foot Rest Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB extends the aluminium pedal pad programme to the dead-pedal zone on the driver's left side, where the braced foot position under lateral loading benefits from the same knurl-surface grip. Completing the foot zone picture, the Sport Steering Wheel Leather/Carbon Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB brings the aluminium accent into the hands zone to match the feet zone's precision material language.

Maintenance & Durability

The drilled aluminium face accumulates brake dust, sole rubber deposits, and road grit in the hole channels. Clean the face with a soft brush and compressed air after track sessions; for road use, wipe down with a damp cloth at each service. The hard-anodise surface is corrosion-resistant but will develop a patina from sole contact over extended use — this patina is integral to the aluminium material's natural ageing and is not a defect. The rubber-tipped studs on the underside should be inspected annually for compression set — if the studs have flattened significantly, the pad may develop slight movement on the pedal face. Replace the rubber tips with new studs at that point; spare stud sets are available as service items from Hodoor. The clear anodise topcoat protects against sweat and salt corrosion from winter boot contact; this protection lasts for the life of the pad under normal care.

Lead Time & Warranty

Pedal pads are CNC-machined from stock material and are typically available within 2–3 weeks of order confirmation. The 12-month warranty covers dimensional accuracy of the stud interface, anodise finish quality, and face surface finish as despatch-specified. Wear of the face surface from normal use, discolouration from sole contact, and stud compression set from extended use are not covered. Contact Hodoor with order reference and photographs for warranty claims.

FAQ

Q: Do the pedal pads work with the 296 GTB's brake-by-wire PHEV braking system?
A: Yes — the pads overlay the OEM brake pedal face and the pedal's mechanical operation is unchanged. The brake-by-wire calibration and regenerative-to-friction blend ratio remain at OEM specification; the pad change improves foot-position security on the brake pedal without altering the pedal force-progression characteristics that the PHEV control unit relies on.

Q: Are the pads suitable for use with rubber-soled track-day shoes?
A: The drilled-pattern aluminium face provides positive grip under most rubber sole types. Thin-soled racing shoes with soft compound soles may experience slightly different friction characteristics compared to street shoes on the hard aluminium face. Most track-day participants find the aluminium surface more secure than OEM rubber under normal driving conditions.

Q: Will the pads slide on the OEM pedal face over time?
A: The integral rubber-tipped studs keyed to the OEM pedal face stud holes provide positive mechanical location without adhesive. Under normal driving conditions, including track use, the pads do not migrate. At high heel-pivot loads, the stud engagement holds the pad in position. If any movement is detected, press the pad firmly back into position until the studs fully re-engage.

Q: Is this product compatible with the 296 GTS spider as well as the GTB coupé?
A: Yes — the 296 GTS and GTB share the same pedal box and OEM pedal face stud pattern. The same pedal pad set fits both body styles. LHD configuration covers both variants; confirm RHD availability at order stage.

To order the Mansory pedal pads or discuss the full driver controls programme for your 296 GTB, contact us via WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or [email protected].