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Brake pads DBA or OEM KIA
I have a 22 Telly, 103k miles. I’ve replaced rear or front brake pads can’t remember which at 102k, and routine oil changes. THAT’S IT.
Pros: routine oil changes
Vehicle:
Kia
Mileage: 165761 km
I am on my second Kia vehicle, and they both have been amazing. 100k miles on my optima when it was totaled, and only thing ever replaced were the brakes at like 80k miles, besides regular oil changes.
Pros: amazing, easy maintenance
Vehicle:
Kia Optima
Mileage: 128747 km
I've only replaced my break pads twice and one new pair of car tires.
Vehicle:
Kia
I bought a 2023 kia soul specifically for uber and just hit 100000 miles. Only problems ive had are nails in my tires and recently changed my rear brake pads.
Pros: changed rear brake pads
Vehicle:
Kia Soul
Mileage: 100000 km
I am driving a 2012 Kia rio hatchback daily. Over the period I did regular maintenance such as oil changes and some minor fluid changes. Changed tires twice and replaced front suspension parts and break pads once over 13 years of ownership.
Pros: regular maintenance, drives fine
Vehicle:
Kia Rio
Mileage: 115000 km
The Stinger is notorious for this same problem—I know first hand. Sad part is don’t let Kia touch it because the problem is the brake pad. OE pad material adheres to the rotor.
Pros: OE pad material adheres
Cons: brake shudder-vibration
Vehicle:
Kia
Aftermarket on some newer Kia models can cause judder.
Pros: null
Cons: can cause judder
Vehicle:
Kia
Kia Sportage SUV, brakes locked up about 2K miles in, shop "fixed" it, the next week it literally spontaneously combusted in the wee hours of the morning.
Cons: brakes locked up
Vehicle:
Kia Sportage
Mileage: 3218 km
DBA pads love to squeal too.
Cons: squealing noise
Used to use the DBA XP pads but they were far too dusty.
Cons: far too dusty
Part number: XP
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Which brake pads to choose — DBA or OEM KIA?
If choosing brake pads across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare brake pads across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which brake pads are better — OEM KIA or DBA?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads DBA were overall better than OEM KIA.
- DBA received a PR Score of 66 out of 100, and OEM KIA scored 64 points.
- DBA ranked 39 in the overall ranking, and OEM KIA ranked 41.
- The average rating is higher for DBA (3.7) than for OEM KIA (3.5).
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Brake pads DBA have better feature ratings than OEM KIA:
- Noise - owners believe, that this property for DBA is better than OEM KIA.
- Dust - drivers claim, that this property for DBA is outperforms OEM KIA.
- Braking - reviews suggest, that this property for DBA is preferred to OEM KIA.
Which brake pads are more popular — DBA or OEM KIA?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads OEM KIA were overall more popular than DBA.
By vote balance, brake pads OEM KIA surpassed DBA:
- For DBA, the ratio of positive (24) to negative (12) votes is 12 votes.
- For OEM KIA, the ratio of positive (34) to negative (19) votes is 15 votes.
By number of reviews, brake pads OEM KIA surpassed DBA:
- For brake pads DBA there are 12 reviews: 8 positive, 0 neutral, 4 negative.
- For brake pads OEM KIA there are 16 reviews: 8 positive, 5 neutral, 3 negative.
Which brake pads do car owners prefer — DBA or OEM KIA?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads DBA and OEM KIA have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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