Brand Spotlight: DBA

About DBA

DBA, short for Disc Brakes Australia, is a Sydney-based brake specialist that grew out of a family business. The "Disc Brakes" name was registered in 1963 by Oscar Joseph, and his son Phillip Joseph Sr. shaped the company over roughly four decades. Around 1980 he produced what is described as Australia's first aftermarket brake rotor, a custom casting for a 1967 Holden. DBA's head office, engineering and production remain in Sydney.

DBA stayed family-owned until 2018, when it was acquired by ASX-listed GUD Holdings (now Amotiv Limited). Today the range spans rotors, pads, calipers, hoses and fluids, with distribution centers in Australia, New Zealand and the USA and exports to more than 30 countries. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and has won numerous Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association awards.

DBA and the JDM scene

DBA is known for performance rotor technology developed in-house, including its patented Kangaroo Paw ventilation design and T2/T3 slotted faces. Its 4000 Series rotors and two-piece 5000 Series rotors with aluminum hats are popular upgrades for sport compacts that see track days and time attack, where heat management matters more than looks. In January 2024 DBA became the exclusive brake partner of Motorsport Australia, supplying products and technical support from grassroots events to professional categories.

• Rotors for Nissan GT-R R35 and Skyline
• Subaru WRX STI (VAB) and Mitsubishi Evo applications
• Honda S2000, Integra DC2 and RSX DC5 fitments

DBA at Part Shop Midori

We carry DBA brake pads & rotors, brake lines & hardware for the Japanese cars our customers build, including the Lancer Evolution V–VI, Silvia S14 and Stagea C34.

What we stock:

• Brake Pads & Rotors
• Brake Lines & Hardware

Popular fitments: Lancer Evolution V–VI, Silvia S14, Stagea C34, Supra JZA80, Integra DC2, Altezza / IS300, JZX100, Silvia S13.

Featured DBA parts

Picked for the 90s Japanese cars that made the scene: Silvia, Skyline, Supra, RX-7, Civic, Integra, Evo and more.

DBA Front Street Series Brake Rotor DBA488 for Honda S2000 AP1/AP2 (1999-2009)
Brake Pads & Rotors · Price on request

DBA Rear Performance Brake Pads DB1163 for Honda Integra DC2 (1993-2001)
Brake Pads & Rotors · Price on request

DBA Rear 4000 Series Brake Rotor DBA4429 for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV-VI CN9A/CP9A (1996-2001)
Brake Pads & Rotors · Price on request

DBA Rear Street Series Brake Rotor DBA904 for Nissan 180SX / Silvia 180SX/S13 (1989-1998, 1988-1993)
Brake Pads & Rotors · Price on request

DBA Front 4000 Series Brake Rotor DBA4928 for Nissan Stagea C34 (1996-2001)
Brake Pads & Rotors · Price on request

Why choose DBA

• Engineered cooling: patented Kangaroo Paw vane design for heat dissipation.
• Tiered range: Street Series, 4000 Series and two-piece 5000 Series to match street, track and race use.
• Motorsport partner: exclusive brake partner of Motorsport Australia since 2024.
• Proven manufacturer: ISO 9001:2015 accredited, with decades of rotor development in Sydney.

Shop DBA

See every DBA part we carry or browse by car under Shop by Vehicle. Items marked price on request are quote-only. Not sure what fits your car? Contact us for fitment help or a quote.