How to replace the front rotors and pads

Replaced the front rotors and pads today... Pretty easy to do. Here's the steps in pictures.

Loosen the lug nuts a touch before you jack the van.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/3F1AB533-88E9-418C-BF84-1E87B701AA9D_zpseqdvyvvl.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/3F1AB533-88E9-418C-BF84-1E87B701AA9D_zpseqdvyvvl.jpg.html)

Jack the van up and then put it on a stand.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/109F397A-F5EC-4B3C-BB8A-C720B361B7D1_zpspw8d9coo.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/109F397A-F5EC-4B3C-BB8A-C720B361B7D1_zpspw8d9coo.jpg.html)

Finish removing the tire. And then turn your steering to give you more room to work with.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/0F4CFBF5-2ED9-4117-BBB1-1F4F7DEFE05C_zpsfommneld.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/0F4CFBF5-2ED9-4117-BBB1-1F4F7DEFE05C_zpsfommneld.jpg.html)

Two bolts hold the caliper on the van. Loosen those off and do not remove them yet.
(Bottom bolt)
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/A659888E-84F9-4E72-8776-9694AE1F4205_zpsbpwljh4p.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/A659888E-84F9-4E72-8776-9694AE1F4205_zpsbpwljh4p.jpg.html)

(Top bolt)
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/B17624AB-37A1-4EF9-9070-3EDAAA13A619_zpsuzpbjdnm.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/B17624AB-37A1-4EF9-9070-3EDAAA13A619_zpsuzpbjdnm.jpg.html)

Once loose prep to hang the caliper from string, or wire, or what I used... Zip ties. Don't let it hang from the brake line! Once you have the caliper off remove the rotor and pads as well.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/8E94664D-FE91-45D1-AD31-C2AA636651DB_zps88thnhpq.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/8E94664D-FE91-45D1-AD31-C2AA636651DB_zps88thnhpq.jpg.html)

Now you have to compress the calipers. I don't own a "C-clamp" or a caliper tool. Instead I remounted the caliper and used a small pry bar to compress the calipers all the way open.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/B7DD2C32-1F89-44EE-AC87-CA0EF8B1DD46_zpse4vk8bnm.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/B7DD2C32-1F89-44EE-AC87-CA0EF8B1DD46_zpse4vk8bnm.jpg.html)

Where I pried.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/ED1E2859-FA1C-47FA-AF8A-C200CED43B92_zpsvpdao1w6.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/ED1E2859-FA1C-47FA-AF8A-C200CED43B92_zpsvpdao1w6.jpg.html)

Once that's done grab the new pads and insert them. Also install the rotor. I used a lug nut to hold the rotor in place.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/BC33D474-0936-4823-B77F-AA5E9466E2EA_zps28a9nfjz.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/BC33D474-0936-4823-B77F-AA5E9466E2EA_zps28a9nfjz.jpg.html)

Reinstall the caliper
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/50D767D3-0B16-48D4-8C6D-EF2D3AA362B8_zpsamyvvtdk.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/50D767D3-0B16-48D4-8C6D-EF2D3AA362B8_zpsamyvvtdk.jpg.html)

Then reinstall the tire.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/fykefx/The%20Van/0C4E8EE1-011A-468D-A1A6-846489DF8753_zpsg99uiyam.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/fykefx/media/The%20Van/0C4E8EE1-011A-468D-A1A6-846489DF8753_zpsg99uiyam.jpg.html)

Now test drive in your driveway to make sure the brakes are functioning before you head out on the road :smile: