brakes on 2004 expedition 2 wheel drive

I have 30,000 miles on my car and already need new brakes and rotors. I drive on flat roads and I'm not a rough driver. What brakes can I use that will last longer?

if you change from ford you need to do all 4 corners - the ford pads are balanced to work with each other - ford also offers a new kit for these vehicles to help with the dust problems but it's not a cheap one.

I have used bendix pads and brake shoes on my 97 f-150 and got good service out of them. I got around 50,000 miles on mine. I worked as an inspector and had a lot of stop and go driving.

Planning on helping my college son change out his front brake pads this w/e. Is there a special tool or socket needed to remove the caliper bolts?

You need a good 3/8 inch drive socket set metric. You will need a c-clamp to compress the piston. I think you will need a T-50 torx bit but I may be thinking of a GM vehicle. Turn the wheel all the way and take a quick look before you start. You will need a screwdriver also. Are you going to take the rotors to get turned. You will need a channel lock, pliers to remove cotter pin.
Call for prices to turn rotor before taking them in. An independent shop is the best places that sell rotors always try to sell you new ones. I have my own mikes and check them because not all employees can read them.

Pads didn't get done back in Oct (my orig. post) but did them today.
A #7 metric Allen wrench is needed for the caliper bolts.

You need a good 3/8 inch drive socket set metric. You will need a c-clamp to compress the piston. I think you will need a T-50 torx bit but I may be thinking of a GM vehicle. Turn the wheel all the way and take a quick look before you start. You will need a channel lock, pliers to remove cotter pin.
It is actually a 7MM Hex (Allen) and I suggest using a capliper compressor over using Channel Locks so that the caliper compresses easily and evenly.
The spring clip is also fun! Be careful that it don't take your eye out!