Replacing Front Brakes

[medicmandan]

And I'm probably doing the whole deal. I haven't measured the rotors yet to see if they can be turned again. I'm hoping so just to save some money on the project.

I was shopping online for new calipers and I found some remanufactured ones. I found several that are listed as "unloaded". What does this mean?

[shorod]

"Unloaded" means they do not come with brake pads installed. You will need to buy brake pads separately.

-Rod

[medicmandan]

Originally Posted by shorod

"Unloaded" means they do not come with brake pads installed. You will need to buy brake pads separately.

-Rod

That makes sense. What is the difference then between semi and loaded?

[shorod]

Hmmm, I'm not sure what semi-loaded would be. Maybe it comes with new mounting hardware, but not the pads? Just guessing there. Does the online site selling the semi-loaded calipers have contact information?

-Rod

[MyTaurus8AChevy]

Loaded calipers come with everything you need in one box, including the brake pads. Not only do you get new brake pads, but also a professionally rebuilt caliper and properly matched hardware (shims, bushings, slides, etc.).

Semi-loaded calipers come with a rebuilt caliper and properly matched hardware (shims, bushings, slides, etc.) except for the pads themselves I prefer semi-loaded because I am very particular about the pads that I use (TRW ceramic). Loaded calipers are less of a hassel because everything comes in one box, but you may not like everything that comes in that one box. It's 6 of one, a half dozen of another

[KimMG]

Check out your local chain auto parts stores. You maybe able to find rotors for less than $30 each.

[mwt878991]

Originally Posted by KimMG

Check out your local chain auto parts stores. You maybe able to find rotors for less than $30 each.

one year AZ rotors are 21.99 for 2001 and above and 17.99 for 2000 and under.

I am changing mine this weekend. They had over 50K on the front using the Duralast Ceramic pads and the one year warranty rotors.

Mike

[Willyum]

Why replace the calipers? The pads too difficult to install?