The brakes on my SDL are some of the best brakes I've had, and I've driven a few cars. I put cheap pads on my TDI the last time around, and I've been regretting it ever since.

I would dump the cheepie pads and try to get some quality ones. They're worth the extra $$$. Your brakes are your most important safety feature.

-Jason

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.