Accessing the Brakes

• 1). Park the Silhouette on a hard and level piece of ground.
  
  
• 2). Loosen the lug nuts on both front tires using the tire iron.
  
  
• 3). Put the floor jack under the front of the minivan and lift the front end by the frame.
  
  
• 4). Place a floor jack under the A-frame at each front wheel and lower the minivan onto the jack stands.
  
  
• 5). Remove the lug nuts then both front tires.
  
  

Replacing the Brakes

• 1). Use the ratchet and socket set to remove the bolts on the back of the brake assembly. The bolt size should be 15 mm.
  
  
• 2). Slide the screw driver between the brake assembly and the brake rotor, then pry outwards to get the assembly off of the brake rotor.
  
  
• 3). Tap the back of the brake pads to remove them from the brake assembly using the screwdriver.
  
  
• 4). Insert the new brake pads and set the brake assembly over the brake rotor.
  
  
• 5). Insert and tighten the bolts that hold the brake assembly in place using the ratchet and sockets.
  
  

Completing the Replacement

• 1). Replace the brakes on the other side of the Silhouette.
  
  
• 2). Set the tires on the front axles and then screw on the lug nuts to evenly seat the tire on the hub.
  
  
• 3). Lift the front of the minivan off of the jack stands using the floor jack.
  
  
• 4). Remove the jack stands and lower the minivan to the ground.
  
  
• 5). Tight the lug nuts on both front tires of the Silhouette.