Replace Caliper Guide Pins 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 3rd Gen HD truck - Remove Brake Caliper - fix shake
Channel: Bryce Keeney
Date: 2020-03-29

My initial problem and the reason for doing this:
I got feedback through the brake pedal when braking from 30 mph or higher.  I ignored this for a month as it got worse and more noticable.  I would describe the feedback as a "pulse" when braking.
Then I started to feel shaking or pulsing throughout the truck when braking.  It was noticable to passengers. 
I looked at my brake pads and they had lots of life left.  so I thought it is either a warped rotor, bad pads, or siezed slide pin. 
Upon inspection of the bushings for the slide pins, I saw that one was damaged, exposing the surface of the pin.  So I knew I would have to replace that one.  As the truck has a lot of life on it, I did all 4 on the front axle.  During install I found that one other slide pin was siezed even though its bushing was in good shape. None of the 4 had any decent grease left on them when I took them out. 

Parts used
BrakeBest H5066 - $5 Each box has 2 bolts and 2 pins. 
BrakeBest 16122 - $6 1 box has 4 bushings in it. 
VersaChem Synthetic Caliper Grease - $14 for a large 8 oz jar.  Can buy a smaller amount to do this job.  Need about 0.7 oz.

General Guidance
To remove Guide Bolts use 1/2 inch or 13mm socket.  Torque to 22 ft.lbs
To remove Caliper Bracket bolts (if you do this) you need 18mm socket.  You may break a 3/8 inch or smaller ratchet due to it being torqued 145-225 ft.lbs
You need something to clean rust out such as wire brush, round file, and brake cleaner
Do not put any weight or pressure on your brake lines during this process
Remove cap from brake fluid resevior before compressing brakes
Once complete, you will need to spend 1 minute pushing your brakes in slowly repeatedly before driving anywhere.  It is normal to have ZERO brake response the first few times you press your brakes after this job.