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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Introduction to the engine control system
The engine control system used on the diavel consists of the following
elements:
Ride-by-wire system (motorised throttle valves with electric actuator,
throttle grip position sensor and throttle valve
position sensor)
One injector per cylinder installed downstream of throttle valve
On ...
Menu 2 on/off function
This function turns off and back on the menu 2.
If menu 2 is disabled, the functions for average fuel consumption (cons.Avg),
instantaneous fuel consumption (cons.),
Average speed (speed avg), trip time (trip time) and air temperature (air) will
no longer be displayed in the "main
screen". ...
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Note
To adjust the steering bearing clearance, follow what is described in
sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the steering head bearings.
If the problems found are not solved, check the wear of steering bearings (6)
and replace them, if necessary, as described
in paragraph "removal of the steering head c ...