DBA Launches New M Pad Range at Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo

Melbourne, Australia — Disc Brakes Australia launched their new BMW M brake pad range at the 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, giving workshops and performance specialists expanded DBA coverage for one of Australia’s most passionate performance vehicle segments.

The new DBA BMW M brake pad program has been developed to support key BMW M2, M3 and M4 applications across both F-series and G-series platforms. It gives the trade a stronger performance braking offer for BMW M customers who demand more from their vehicles — from daily driving and spirited road use through to track days and enthusiast performance upgrades.

Australia continues to be one of BMW M’s strongest global markets. BMW M recorded its best year ever in Australia in 2025, with 5,837 vehicles sold, highlighting the depth of local demand for high-performance BMW models. (paintandpanel.com.au)

For DBA, that demand creates a clear opportunity for workshops.

“BMW M owners are highly engaged performance customers,” said Janani Waterston – Head of Product R&D Innovation. “They know their cars, they value quality components, and they expect braking performance that matches the capability of the vehicle. This new pad range gives workshops a DBA solution they can recommend with confidence.”

Initial BMW Pad Coverage

The launch includes pad coverage for a range of high-demand BMW M applications, including:

The new BMW M pad coverage forms part of DBA’s broader friction program, which has been developed to complement the company’s established rotor range and provide options for different driving needs. DBA’s brake pads are direct replacement, require no vehicle modification and are designed to match DBA rotors with the same focus on quality, performance and safety.

DBA’s pad range includes options for OE-style replacement, street performance, high-performance and race applications. Street Performance pads are designed for drivers seeking improved braking characteristics over traditional OE pads, while Xtreme Performance pads are engineered for higher initial bite and friction consistency across a wider temperature range.

“This is more than just added coverage,” said Tony Burke – Head of Sales ANZ “It is about giving the trade a stronger DBA position in the European performance segment. BMW M is a serious performance market in Australia, and this launch gives workshops another reason to look to DBA when servicing and upgrading these vehicles.”

The new BMW M brake pad range was showcased at the DBA stand during the 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo in Melbourne.

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