what is a loaded caliper
A âsemi-. loadedâ caliper is a caliper that. includes just the hardware and no. friction. This leaves the friction ma-. terial selection up to the technician. Some people in the industry now. refer to a caliper that is sold alone as. âbareâ or ânaked.â. Loaded calipers do provide a. variety of benefits when. doing brake jobs on cus -. tomerâs vehicles.