I'm in need of some new front pads too.
Was just about to post.
I've had an odd metallic knocking noise when braking for a while, took it to a garage yesterday and they've said it looks like there is cheap pads on, which are moving a bit during braking. And they don't have the sticky coating on the outside.
Got a price from Audi and they're just over £70, they will knock off 10%, but none in stock.
Just been on ecp, they have pagid for £30, textar £31
I've got pagid on my golf and they've been fine, so will probably stick with them, although the web image doesn't show the sticky bit?
I've not heard of textar? Anyone rate them? They show the sticky bit in the picture.
Both brands area in stock, as I want to do them in the morning, to see if it cures the knock!!