How to change the brake pads in the 2006 ford transit van?

I'll take a guess and say 6 -8 hours.

A qualified mechanic should complete these tasks within 3 working days as long as they have all of the required parts

Hi P, The most usual cause of the brake pedal action becoming hard is a defective return seal in the brake master cylinder. When the brakes are depressed fluid is pushed into the wheel cylinders, activating the brake pads and shoes. After a few operations of the braking system the fluid fails to return to the master cylinder and with each further action the brakes become tighter. After the vehicle stands for some time the pressure gradually releases and frees the brakes. Have the brake master cylinder checked. It's good policy to replace the brake fluid once or twice a year as part of the major service. Regards John

did you foll your brake resiviour? it need to be at full level to turn off the lite. its under the hood drivers side firewall fill it good luck CJ. .

you have an airlock in the system.air compresses fluids dont.bleed the brakes to clear.

if it has rubber flexi brake hoses on the back there is a good chance the hose/s are collapsing inside which mean its pushing fliud through when braking but not releasing it

you should be able to this with both eyes shut and one hand tied behind your back.Great van a transit

it actually "screws" in clockwise, as your pressing in, screw it in.

no just change pads one side at a time when you finish start car and lightly pump pedal till you have a full pedal

Sounds like there is a problem with these vehicles and that Honda are aware of it, and at least some dealerships are being honest about it. Check out the forum on fixya from other Odyssey owners here.
Sorry I can't be of more help, but I can only suggest you go back to the dealership and quote this "Honda Tech Line Summary Article",
#ATS050707..."Grinding, Growling Noise from the Front Brakes - A grinding,
growling noise when applying moderate to hard pedal pressure at low speeds
is caused by the brake pad friction material. An improved material will
be announced in a forthcoming Service Bulletin."
Ask them if there has been a fix developed for this problem yet.

Hope this helps,
Mark.