Originally Posted by
tarsi
Picked up a coupling today and it fit inside the fork without grinding.
To maximize amount the caliper rod goes into the coupling, I removed the toothed washer that usually goes between the caliper and the fork. Is there any problem with doing this? Is it preferable to use the washer and not have the mounting rod go as deep into the coupling?
I've included a picture of the rear brake with the toothed washer to help clarify what I am talking about.
suspect the toothed washer's primary role is to secure the brake from swiveling away from desired centerline, and that if the slightly freer mounting works for you, the brake's main bolt shoulder will distribute load just fine without the washer.