Thread: Serrated washer on breaks?
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Old 10-20-11 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RussellM
OK, so on road bike brakes between the fork/frame and the brake there is this serrated washer. What is this for? Is it important? I lost the one for my front brake but installed the brake without it. I haven't had any problems but then if they supply it with the brake it must serve some purpose. Do I need to hunt down a replacement washer?
I would try to, but that's just me. If you're not having any problems then you will likely be fine. I had a major PITA with my rear brake slipping round (Ultegra on carbon) with no missing parts so count yourself lucky!
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