will this kill me?
Yes. Get a proper length screw.
This is the correct way to use those spherical washers to permit minor alignment adjustments of a post-mount caliper:
Ok thanks, I'll sort it out before I ride it
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Yes. Get a proper length screw.
This is the correct way to use those spherical washers to permit minor alignment adjustments of a post-mount caliper: