Disc Brakes Australia (DBA) will unveil a game-changing product at SEMA 2025: a comprehensive Rear Brake Upgrade Kit for Ford Mustangs with manual handbrakes. This kit covers models from 2015 to 2023.
This isn't just an electronic parking brake conversion. It's a rear brake system upgrade.
With the 2024 Mustang's shift to electronic parking brake (EPB) technology, DBA saw an opportunity to go beyond retrofitted convenience. The kit replaces the traditional handbrake lever with an EPB switch. At the same time, it upgrades the entire rear braking system with hardware focused on an enhanced braking performance.
The package centers DBA's upgraded 4-piston rear calipers with a Matte Black finish—a significant improvement over OEM units. These larger calipers deliver improved clamping force, better heat management, and a consistent pedal feel under hard use. They're engineered for street reliability and spirited driving.
Upgraded semi-metallic street pads and larger Series 4000 T3 slotted rotors complete the system. Each kit includes these pads and rotors, which offer better bite and reduced fade compared to OE components. You'll notice the improvement in everyday driving and under demanding conditions.
"We identified a real gap in the market," says DBA's Product Development Team. "Pre-2024 Mustang owners wanted the refinement of modern EPB systems, but they also wanted genuine braking and aesthetic improvements. This kit delivers all of these without compromise."
Installation is straightforward, thanks to direct-fit caliper mounts and plug-and-play wiring. This efficiency makes workshop fitment easy without losing capability. It's a crutial factor given the opportunity scale in the US market.
That market context makes SEMA the ideal launch venue. With hundreds of thousands of pre-2024 Mustangs on American roads, there is a massive installed base hungry for modern upgrades. DBA is bringing this solution directly to where it's needed most.
Stop by the DBA booth to see the complete kit, including 4-piston calipers, upgraded pads and rotors , along with the EPB components. Whether you're building a street-strip machine or upgrading your daily driver, this kit stands out. It's rare to find one that modernizes your interior and transforms braking while uplifting the aesthetics of your wheel end. DBA just made it reality.