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?

Thanks

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Sweet, thanks a lot, guys.