Well I have got my new pads today - delivered while I was at work so I couldn't wait to get home and get them on to see if they made a difference.
The short answer is; Yes, they have cured it.
I have only been for a brief drive and won't have got the system hot, which is when the noise was worst but initial feelings are good. Absolutely no noise, clicking, whatever... Im properly chuffed and can't wait to head off tomorrow to get some use out of them! I have either damaged the old pads when removing them or they just really didn't like the design but not to worry its a thing of the past now lol!