164 brakes - replacement pad rec's? Squeal issue?

[Mcmahonmik@domain.elided]

The brake squeal on my 164LS had gotten so bad that I'm willing to change the 
pads to make it go away.  I was told by my former-dealer that the noise is 
"normal" and that Alfa even sent them a special letter back in the day to 
"prove" to agitated customers that the objective of Alfa brakes is to stop 
you - NOT to sort of stop you while being nice & quiet and never dusting.  Oh 
yeah - he also didn't put much stock in anti-squeal goop, but probably 
because the noise doesn't bother HIM, but the mess might.

I want it all.   

Now soliciting recommendations on brake pad brands/compounds (and anti-squeal 
products or methods used with such).

My current pads don't have sensor wires (or I haven't found them) so the 
replacements don't need to.  What I want is good initial (cold) stopping 
power without fading over multiple "hard street" stops.  These don't have to 
take 2 hours of lapping Lime Rock or some such, but I like to use the brakes 
on an Alfa.

I'm sure someone will have opinions.  There are a number of places with after 
market pads for sale in AlfaOwner alone.  None list the Lucas pads mentioned 
in the 164 FAQ though.  What have you used & where did they come from?

Thanks,
-mike mcmahon
94 164LS - noisy when slowing, melodious otherwise
86 graduate - always beautiful music
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