I just replaced the front pads on my '98 2500 2wd.

Pressed the piston in with the bleeder open and installed as normal.
I did a quick check of the sleeves in the dust boot the caliper slides on - seemed fairly smooth.

After changing I noticed I had a noticably firmer brake pedal, but it does pull to left a bit under moderate to heavy braking.

This weekend I'm going to take the calipers apart and do a better job of cleaning and lubing the sleeves and gaskets / wipers.

Question:
Are the left and right brakes lines (front) self equalizing?
Are they tied togther at the master cylinder to keep the pressure equalized?

What else should I check?
The old pads were worn, but it did brake evenly prior to changing.

 

Did you replace the slider pins on both the calipers and relube them? Also did you adjust the rear brakes? If not might try too. Some reuse the slider pins and take emory cloth to them. Goodluck,,Rick

 

More than likely you ahve the left caliper hanging up. Get a rebuilt one for $20 and call it good.