Any differences besides pads on loaded vs. unloaded calipers

[cabron]

Looking at Monte calipers for my rear conversion and was wondering if there is any difference between loaded and unloaded calipers besides pads?

 

[WES1977]

Looking at Monte calipers for my rear conversion and was wondering if there is any difference between loaded and unloaded calipers besides pads?

No, I think it might be cheaper to buy loaded but not sure. Just last weekend I went to the parts store and I wanted a loaded caliper and they had none in stock. I asked the guy do you have it in stock unloaded and the pads and it was in stock. It cost me more but when I got home I had pads for the whole front. So, it worked out.

 

[zetasig]

Loaded calipers have the pads, the pins that hold them in, and the anti rattle spring.

unloaded is just the caliper. No pins, spring or pads.

Loaded ones are 99% of the time more expensive. Uhhhhh since they include pads, springs, and pins.

 

[ken_79-fj40]

I have heard it's getting tough to get the guide bolts for these now. Which would come with a loaded caliper. If you are doing a conversion and don't have anything, loaded would be the way to go.

 

[Landpimp]

the pads in loaded calipers are usally the bottom of the line