I just took apart a gerber shower handle to replace the stopper (shower head was leaking hot water). Upon taking it apart, I noticed a thick rubber washer in front of the main brass piece that screws in. This washer sits between the main piece and the brass piece that screws into that. I'm sorry I don't know the proper names. The washer looked chewed up and uneven (it has strings in it). I put it all back together and everything works. Can someone tell me the function of that washer? I just want to know if I should replace it or not. Thanks
Looks like this:
http://m.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-11B-...erber-Tub-and-Shower-Faucets-15354B/100560667
Looks like this:
http://m.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-11B-...erber-Tub-and-Shower-Faucets-15354B/100560667