well, time to change the pads. i've got easy access to OE or Bendix pads. i only need them for daily driving (no autox or racing), so which should i go for?

 

I've found OE pads make less noise than aftermarket. Have you thought about AEM/Nissin ceramic pads?

These are OE+, since nissin is the OE manufacturer. Provides slightly better braking and they're cheap, too.

 

Olympic has some R front pads for ~$30 (the cheapest they carry for an R).

 

I went OE