They go round the bolt heads that attach the caliper to the adapter/frame. I think they're used as indicators should the bolts start to come undone for any reason.
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They go round the bolt heads that attach the caliper to the adapter/frame. I think they're used as indicators should the bolts start to come undone for any reason.