TEXTAR
Comments:
I have without a doubt sold more Textar "Yellow Box" brake pads than any other brand, and for a reason. I refer to the Textar pad set as Yellow Box because that is what they have come to be known as. There are a plethora of comments on the web concerning the properties of the Textar pads, but I will stick to my experience. The Textar Yellow Box pads are not the same as the OE Textar from the dealer. The compound is a European compound and is not the same as the USA one. The Textar Yellow Box pads retain the original brake pedal feel and braking characteristics, but last longer and dust less than the OE Textar or other OEM compound pads. When normal proper precautions are taken during installation, like using OE Mercedes anti squeal paste, the Textar pads rarely have a squealing problem.
All in all, the Textar pads have been the easiest for me to recommend because they last longer, dust less and don't squeal, all that with an OE pedal feel and braking characteristic.
Please see below under "products" for the latest in Textar CeramicFusion brake pad technology.
Company:
Since 1913 the Textar brand has been the leading supplier of friction to the world´s car and commercial vehicle manufacturers and is also a driving force in the global automotive after-market.
Textar is manufactured by the TMD Friction Group, one of the world's largest producers of brake friction, employing 4.752 people at 15 sites in 11 countries.
Textar produces brake pads for all leading vehicle manufacturers and is synonymous in the after-market for original equipment quality, safety & performance, sophisticated braking comfort and long serviceable life.
For more information about the Textar company, please visit the Textar web site.
More information about Textar friction products can be found on the Textar product web site page.
Products:
European Parts Specialists, Ltd. and epsparts.com carries a full line of Textar brake pads and rear wheel brake shoes for Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Saab, Volvo and Mini.
In some cases they are OEM to the particular model, and in all cases they are OE-Quality regardless of the OEM pad set.
New Textar CeramicFusion brake pads:

Developed and engineered in Germany, TEXTAR CeramicFusion brake pads are a significant step forward in ceramic friction technology. Experience the benefits of CeramicFriction which include:
- Ultra low dust protecting both alloy and chrome wheels.
- Quiet braking for optimum comfort.
- Performance comparable with European low-met friction formulations.
All the advantages you would expect from Europe's leading original equipment friction manufacturer.
EPS is proud to carry all of the initial part numbers offered in the TEXTAR CeramicFusion compound. TEXTAR and EPS
will be working closely together in the coming months to expand the
program and increase coverage for European makes and models. Feedback
and comments of any type are welcomed at our feedback forum.