Got them from Bus Boys, they are metallic pads.
I've been advised of this simple fix.
Read below:
-----------------------> I found that you have to chamfer the front and
rear edge of the pad
>
> use a heavy file and take off a 45 deg on the front [leading] and
> rear
> [trailing] edge
> I have been told the OG pads came this way, the new ones don't...
>
> I dunno, but it has worked for me
>
> Jamie Rivers

On Tue, 2 Oct 2001 07:14:05 -0400 The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
writes:
> > If the new replacement pads didn't have the correct replacement
> > hardware, such as the OE pads come with, more than likely the
> anti
> > squeak plates weren't replaced, or eliminated, causing the
> problem.
> >
> > Factory is always better.
>
>
>
> I have OEM Pagid or Girling brake pads for Vanagons at much cheaper
> than
> dealer prices...
> $19.95 for '80-85 (D195A)
> $29.95 for '86-91 (D3029A).
>
> That said, a brake squeal is caused by vibration, which may be due
> to any
> number of factors, including worn or missing brake hardware, an
> imperfect
> rotor, or indeed glazed pads.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   (215) 234-VWVW
>   www.busdepot.com
>
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