Help: Fitting Shimano STI Shifters

[rusty bodie]

I have never fitted a set of these things but am doing it as a favour for a friend. Can anyone tell me if the little silver metal pieces shown in the photo below are part of these levers or not. They aren't much bigger than my pinkie nail. I've never seen anything like them!



Thanks. :?

 

[02gf74]

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If the shifters work without them, then ignore.

 

[fettler]

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Are these the spacers to alter the angle of the levers, better reach for smaller hands? I`sure Shimano has all their installation instructions for the last few years online if you want to look them up.

 

[John J]

Are they not the removable cable entry cover plates?