MK3 wheel

On the right side there is a thin steel plate that fits over the cush drive shock absorber rubbers. It really makes a tinny rattling sound. What is it, why and what for?

It prevents the cush rubbers from either dropping or being pushed too far during assembly and may also prevent them being squeezed into the voids in the hub "cone".

https://www.oldbritts.com/lacing_info.html


If it rattles, as they often do, it can be stuck place with silicone sealant.

I used a 3 pieces of thin cardboard. Works great