Change it myself. Buy from spare part shop. Go home, unbolt the tyres, then change it. You need to know when and how to change it though.

No idea from me. I'm just servicing an old Iswara. Many things I already know how to service myself. Anything requires airgun to open, I send to workshop, but still buy spare parts myself.

None of the above. I DIY brake pad replacement. Reason being neither official SC nor third party workshop will properly service the brake parts during brake pad replacement.

If budget allow, go for reputable brands. Dun take risk with brake system.

I will avoid Bosch brake pads though. They are OEM by Mintye, quality wise not the best around.

i didnt change at service centre, it cost a bomb for their so called original honda brake pads.

i went to change at workshop outside, project mu, 2 versions, one is made in japan and another is thailand made. i tried both, both also about the same, but jap made is slightly more expensive.

also, they perform better than my original honda brakepads.

I said avoid....

Brembo, Textar, Pagid, TRW, Continental ATE, Akebono, Mando, Sumitomo

These are OEM for most Continental/Japanese cars. They might not be the best in the market (eg for track use) but you can hardly go wrong with them on normal daily usage.

Eg. BMW brake pad usually made by Continental ATE. VW/Audi/Mercedes usually TRW. Korean cars by Mando. Japanese cars under Akebono/Sumitomo mostly.

Try their General CT series for everyday usage. Should be good for you.
My experience:
I'm a current user of Bendix, MKT series for my Saga BLM.
Within a week my wheels are dusty for normal drive to and back to work.

And I think there is local and imported set for it.
First set of bendix I had was great, 2nd set bought from a different place.
Didn't feels good as the 1st set. Could be local for the 2nd set. Be cautious.
Maybe other forummers can help me clarify this issue.