new shape scudo brake pads

just had to get a new set of front pads... or rather had to hunt for a set of pads.. has anyone else had huge problems with this? the only answer i get from fiat is that they didnt realise these vans would need pads so quick which to me is stupid considering there comercial vehicles and gonna clock up high mileage.the other thing that got me was the price... just for the pads and not including fitting...£80 for front and £90 for rear (which btw only last 26.000 miles).. not looking forward to finding out how much the discs are and pray they last longer than the old shape van (had to change them every 20/30.000 miles)