Since you got budget for ebc, I recommend akebono pro-act, superb grip and very less dust. I've tested on genting uphill and ulu yam downhill, drive aggressively for my standard, no brake fade on my Mazda 6.

only euro pads available for my car

Can only find the ones for the model with handbrakes in Malaysia.

The ones for the model with EPB is not available here.

Ooo german kar
That MK K very famous for Jap mfg spec pads

My next car gonna be ploton

Brembo pad too many non genuine on market. Any sellers you suggest for genuine, online?

No idea on dust but so far tolerable, usually only get it wash every fortnight. Smooth brake sound on my pad, Trw. Reason wise, cheap, no juddering issue on heavy brake.

Stock Honda pad made in Thai always make the steering vibrates especially at Karak highway

i get it online, it has a QR code for you to check

the price is cheap probably because it is made locally or in neighbor country instead of italy

for the price vs performance, i wont say it is fake but it is not meant for extreme/track driving since it is just for oem replacement at a budget

i rather buy brake pad from china which has more performance pads to choose from

Proton stock pads are metal. Can see shiny-shiny sintered material inside, but dunno is iron or copper. 100k km makan disc but once a while wash with water rinse off black dust and drive the disc so far flat and no ugly grooves.

I'm wondering why other cars use ceramic or organic pads?

Honda, Mazda, Toyota (non performance model) using ceramic pads repacked from Akebono or Advics from factory.

Proton & Perodua alat ganti tulen from Mintye (local models) Brake pads in new cars for Proton /Perodua from factory are usually better quality than alat ganti tulen.

Most if not all conti cars are using semi metalic from factory and OEM. There are aftermarket ceramic brake pad (not confuse with ceramic disc) but are not recommended by manufacturer.

For W124, use oiginal MB pads which is available from MB stockist. Original MB pads are supplied with new brake hardware such as clips. For rear, can use other brand pads, but for front highly recommend to stick to ori.

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Is it possible the Proton CFE models use Bosch metallic pads? Old posts got say is TRW Proton. But, things can change also, noticed some parts from Proton SC also change brand over the years. I think now using Ultrex ceramic on rear, front might be Bosch metallic.

Not surprise for Proton performance model (turbo), better pad is used. Bosch is not that good either. Used Bosch PowerPlus and its noisy and grip not that fantastic. Nothing beats Trestor Advantage for local model for best bang for bucks but dusty and noise when first 2 pedal presses in the morning.

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The only ori ones I find are NOS
even at Suan Huat they have girling OEMs

Oh thanks. The first 2 pedal press is it to get rid of surface rust in the morning? Sometimes if release handbrake and move the car, can hear 'thng' sound when the brake pad releases from the disk.

yes, no issue. more so of this event after a car wash and let it dry overnight, will get this surface rust.

Ooh w124,last time i use this model for 10 years. So many brands i experiment already. Brands that i used before Trestor green,Trestor advantage,Mintye,Bosch semi metallic and Textar. Among all the model the highest grip frictions is Trestor Advantage but very dusty and finish fast. Second best grip is Textar yellow box.

Bro,
For City, would you recommend Akebono or Nissin? As I'm not based in KV now, do you know any good online seller?

Both brands are good but Akebono is cheaper and works great... Quiet, no noise and very low dust.

You can just get it from any Shopee sellers as long as it fits your car model.

Pardon my ignorance, but isn't low dust = more abrasive? Will it wear out rotors fast?