Unloaded, Loaded, Semi-loaded Calipers. What's the difference?!

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07-11-2005, 05:07 PM

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Unloaded, Loaded, Semi-loaded Calipers. What's the difference?!

Alright. I'm searching for a pair of reasonably priced rear disc brake calipers. I've found quite a large selection on Kragen's site, but I can't seem to figure out the difference between loaded and unloaded brakes (besides prices). Could someone please help me out?
As examples:
Unloaded:
http://www.partsamerica.com/Pr...set=A
Loaded:
http://www.partsamerica.com/Pr...set=A
Looking at these closer, it looks like the loaded ones have the bracket crap and rod things. Is that the only difference?

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07-11-2005, 05:18 PM

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Re: Unloaded, Loaded, Semi-loaded Calipers. What's the difference?! (pumonchu2005)

loaded-with pads unloaded-without pads the pads the loaded ones come with usually suck

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07-11-2005, 06:36 PM

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Re: Unloaded, Loaded, Semi-loaded Calipers. What's the difference?! (suckawillis)

yea they usually suck donkey dick, there like the lowest possible pad.

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07-11-2005, 06:37 PM

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Re: Unloaded, Loaded, Semi-loaded Calipers. What's the difference?! (suckawillis)

Unloaded - Caliper
Loaded - Caliper, caliper mounting bracket, hardware (shims, sometimes bolts, rubber thingies, metal retainer thing), pads
Semi-Loaded - Caliper, caliper mounting bracket, hardware, no pads.