Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the rear brake calliper
Important
The brake manufacturer advises against any servicing of the internal components of brake callipers or the master cylinder.
Incorrect overhaul of these critical safety components can endanger rider and passenger safety.
Before removing the parts in question, you must first carry out the following operations:
note
For the abs front braking system, also refer to sect. 7 - 5, Abs system operating information, sect. 7 - 6, System components, sect. 7 - 7, Abs components maintenance.
Unscrew and remove the special screw (22) fixing the pipes (33) to the rear brake calliper and the corresponding couplings (23).
Remove tube (33).
Undo the two fixing screws (12) of the rear brake calliper (15) to the calliper holder bracket and remove the brake calliper (15).
If it is necessary to remove the calliper holder bracket (a) refer to sec. 7 - 13, Removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft.
Note
To replace the brake pads follow instructions in the paragraph "checking brake pad wear and changing brake pads" (sec. 4 - 3).
To remove the speed sensor (1), undo the retaining screw (2), having care not to damage the airgap spacer (8) and the washer (32).
Only the following parts should be renewed:
- Brake calliper: pads, fasteners and bleed valve assembly;
- Master cylinder: control pedal, bleed valve assembly, reservoir and its components.
Refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this section for indications on renewal of the above components.
Refitting the rear brake control
If the pushrod (18), clip (30) and fork (31) assembly has been dismantled,
reassemble it by screwing the nut (29) onto
the rod (18) and then screw the rod into the fork (31) to obtain the measureme ...
Removal of the rear brake disc
Remove the rear eccentric hub (sec. 7 - 13, Removal of the rear wheel
eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft).
Undo and remove the four fixing screws (13) of the brake disk to the wheel axle
and re ...
Other materials:
Trip 2 meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last
reset (in km or miles depending on the specific
application).
Press and hold (1) "s" for 3 seconds while in this function to reset the trip
odometer.
When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance travelled is reset and t ...
Headlight aim
The motorcycle must be perfectly upright with the tires inflated to the
correct pressure and with a rider seated, perfectly
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
Position the motorcycle 10 metres from a wall or a screen.
On the wall or surface, draw a horizontal line at the same height fr ...
Identification data
All ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for
frame (fig. 1) And engine (fig. 2).
Note
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and
should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
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