I've a question about the radial mount calipers, I noticed on the parts diagram that there was a tensioning washer supposed to be used when mounting them. When I removed mine there appeared to be just bolts used, however there does appear to be a washer sitting inside the countersunk hole in the caliper. I tried carefully to remove this "washer" from the caliper but it was either stuck to the caliper through corrosion or not supposed to be removed.
Anyone have any feedback on this? I don't want to damage the caliper if they aren't supposed to be removed but I wanted to make sure all the correct hardware is used when I refit them.
See below for a picture of the caliper showing the "washers" and also a picture of the washers I ordered from the parts diagram (which appear to be identical).
![](http://i.imgur.com/mxAJSe6h.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/IEuYg8kl.jpg)
![](http://i.imgur.com/alJMfIvl.jpg)
Anyone have any feedback on this? I don't want to damage the caliper if they aren't supposed to be removed but I wanted to make sure all the correct hardware is used when I refit them.
See below for a picture of the caliper showing the "washers" and also a picture of the washers I ordered from the parts diagram (which appear to be identical).
![](http://i.imgur.com/mxAJSe6h.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/IEuYg8kl.jpg)
![](http://i.imgur.com/alJMfIvl.jpg)