Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Overhauling the front brake components
Important
Critical safety components. The brake calliper manufacturer recommends that you do not attempt to service the internal components of the brake callipers. Incorrect overhaul of this component could endanger rider safety.
Operations should be limited to renewal of the pads, fasteners and the bleed valve assembly.
Refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this section for indications on renewal of the above components.
The brake disc must be clean without any signs of rust, oil, grease or dirt and no deep scoring.
To check the wear of the brake disks follow the data detailed in sect. 3 - 1.1, Hydraulic brakes.
Removal of the brake discs
The front brake discs consist of an inner carrier, which is mounted to the
wheel, and an outer rotor. Both parts must be
changed together as a pair.
Remove the front wheel (sect. 7 - 1, Removal ...
Refitting the brake disks
Before refitting the brake disc to the wheel, clean all contact surfaces
thoroughly and smear a medium strength
threadlocker on the threads of retaining screws (5).
Operating on the left side, f ...
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Recovery procedure with no key
When the dashboard is on and the key has been recognised, the hands free
attempts to detect the key every 60 seconds.
If the engine is off and the on/off switch on the handlebar is turned to "run
off", if no key is detected within 10 seconds,
the dashboard switches off automatically.
If t ...
Removal of the front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground.
Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing
the calliper to the fork leg; do not
disconnect the calliper from the hose.
Warning
Do not operate the brake lever when the callipers are ...
Checking brake and clutch fluid level
The levels should not fall below the min marks on the
respective reservoirs.
If the level is too low, air can get into the circuit, thus
impairing the efficiency of the system.
Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the
intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table ...