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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Refitting the abs control unit
If the brake hoses (7), (8), (9) and (10) on the abs control unit are changed
or removed, ensure that the fittings on the
control unit are positioned correctly.
Warning
If incorrectly positioned, the hose can affect brake operation and
foul moving parts. Position the hose as shown in the
fig ...
Reassembling the frame and the lateral footrests
Apply the recommended grease to the thread of the pins (9) and of the nuts
(8).
Place the frame (1) and the brackets (2) and (3) on the engine block. Start the
pins (9) by holding the nuts (8) and insert
without tightening the screws (6) into the adjusters (4).
Position and fix the rear s ...
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals
The position of the gearchange and rear brake pedals in
relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the
requirements of the rider.
Adjust the pedals as follows:
Gear change pedal (fig. 97)
Hold the linkage (1) and slacken the lock nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a left-hand thr ...