Which brake pads? My head is spinning
 

I need a new set of front pads and I'm going to do them myself. The local stealer here north of the 49th wants CAN$170+ for the OEM pads. Looking on the internet, there's a dizzying array of manufacturers (apparently) and pads to choose from:

Textar (FF) CAN$170, US$106, 100, 78, 106
ATE US$76, 71, 82
Mintex (EE) $US58, 53, 58, 69?
Mintex Silver metallic US$96
Pagid US$84, 79, 78, 70
PBR US$64, 60
PBR (EE?) US$73, 68
PBR ceramic US$84, 78
Centric semi-metallic US$75
EBC red, ceramic US$102
Porsche (Brembo) US$136
Porsche US$77, 97

I don't track the car and am just looking for reasonably good performance on the street without a lot of dusting. Oh, and I'm not into drilling holes for the wear sensors - the pads have to come with the holes.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Mintex red box work great on mine. No noise, stop well, low dust.

Check out Porterfield Brake Pads (R4-S)
 

I autocross once a month, I use R4-S. They're good for the streets too! Although not recommended for track use.
No Noise; No Dust; Great performer.

Pagid blue here... daily. Alot of dust, even more squeal, but they stop very very well with no fade on street tires.

this probably doesn't help... I would venture to bet that pelican may have OEM pads the cheapest. Im know certain but you may have to drill almost all non-OEM pads.

Mintex red box or PBR metal master would work great for you. Low dust, low noise and brakes well. I did not have to drill holes but best to use new shims cause old ones can get bent when you remove.