Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Bleeding of the abs hydraulic system
If some "sponginess" is detected on the brake control, due to air bubbles in the system, bleed the system, as indicated in sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid.
Before bleeding a brake pump, move back the calliper pistons, as indicated in (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid) to Drain in the pump the air collected near the abs control unit purge must be carried out by means of the corresponding joints (a) placed near the callipers and the brake pumps.
Important
Do not undo the fixing screws of the joints of the pipes on the abs hydraulic control unit, unless control unit replacement is necessary.
Important
If the abs control unit is replaced, this must be supplied with secondary circuit already full of fluid; the control unit must be fitted and the system filled and bleeded as a traditional system.
Adjusting of the air-gap phonic wheel sensor
(For front as well as rear sensor) in each case of maintenance that foresees:
Replacement or refitting of the wheel
Replacement or refitting of the phonic wheel (1) or (2)
Replacement or refit ...
Handlebar unit
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Other materials:
Checking brake pads for wear
Check brake pads wear through the inspection hole in the
callipers.
Change both pads if friction material thickness of even just
one pad is about 1 mm.
Warning
Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to
metal support contact with the brake disc thus
compromising braking efficie ...
Refitting the seat
Note
Apply recommended grease to the hole (a) of latch (6).
Fit the seat (1) as follows: insert the tabs (b) (on the front side) under
the rubber pads (c) of the gloves compartment;
then push the seat rear side until hearing the lock latch click.
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Immobilizer override procedure
This procedure makes it possible to "temporarily" turn on the motorcycle if
the hf (hands free) system is not working.
Note
The pin code function must be activated by entering your 4 digit pin in
the dashboard, otherwise the vehicle cannot be
turned on temporarily in the case of a malfunction ...