DBA pads love to squeal too.
Cons: squealing noise
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Used to use the DBA XP pads but they were far too dusty.
Cons: far too dusty
Part number: XP
I have these exact pads. HUGE improvement.
Pros: huge improvement
I have the T2s and the DBA SP Street Performance Brake Pads, the green ones, on 4 corners along with SS brake lines. They have been rock solid since sept of 2022 over 50k miles. Hardly any brake dust compared to Stoptech street semi metallic. They are a great all-round setup, Street and canyons.
Pros: rock solid, little brake dust
Mileage: 50000 km
I'm running DBA Street Performance pads. Low dust and performance seems fine. I'd buy again.
Pros: low dust, fine performance
I've got DBA street performance pads and slotted rotors on my 2018 Outback. Not sure what their availability may be to you, but they carry a good reputation down under.
Pros: good reputation
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
I installed rear DBA ceramic pads and rear TRW ceramic discs last weekend and after a week I’m seeing these aggressive scratch channels circled in red. I do hear a constant scraping while driving without braking.
Cons: constant scraping while driving
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Coming from stoptech sports. I got dba sport sp. ceramic pads. Same feel but no dust!
Pros: same feel, no dust
DBA pads and slotted rotors From knsbrakes.com. Came in at $1,080 delivered last year. Completely eliminated the shudder with the stock brake pads and the slotted rotors look awesome.
Pros: eliminated shudder, awesome look
DBA Sport. Heaps less dust than oem.
Pros: less dust
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The brand is registered in Australia. Official website: https://dba.com.au/.
In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of DBA brake pads.
PR Score — 66 out of 100, based on 12 reviews and 36 votes. 8 positive reviews, 0 neutral reviews, 4 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.7 (out of 5). Vote balance: 24 up, 12 down.
In the ranking of the best brake pads this part is at position 39, behind OEM Volvo and Bendix , but ahead of OEM Subaru and OEM KIA.
Users also evaluated the qualities of DBA brake pads:
- Braking - firm, confident deceleration when pressing the pedal - rated positively. 4.3 points out of 5.
- Noise - squeal or screech while braking - rated negatively. 1 point out of 5.
- Dust - wheels get dirty quickly with dark brake dust - rated ambivalently. 3.3 points out of 5.
Brake pads DBA in car-specific ratings
See which car brands and models owners choose DBA brake pads for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:
- DBA ranked #3 for: Subaru Outback .
Brake pads DBA in comparisons
There are 43 comparisons of DBA brake pads with other manufacturers on PartReview.
In particular, see which brake pads are better: DBA or GALFER, OEM Nissan or DBA, DBA or OEM KIA, DBA or OEM Mercedes, DBA or DIXCEL .