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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the front brake master cylinder

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Front brake control / Refitting the front brake master cylinder

Insert the front brake master cylinder unit (1) on the right side of the handlebar to bring the terminal internal edge in correspondence to the bolted joints (a).

Refitting the front brake master cylinder


Fit the terminal (12) on the handlebar inserting the screws (15).

Tighten the terminal (12) retaining screws to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) following the sequence 1-2-1 starting from the upper screw.

Refitting the front brake master cylinder


Locate the pipe with sealing washers (4) on the master cylinder assembly (1) and secure it with the special screw (3), without tightening it.

Refitting the front brake master cylinder


Warning

An incorrectly positioned hose can cause clutch faults and interfere with moving parts.

Orientate the pipe (24) as illustrated in the figure and then tighten the special screw (3) to a torque of 23 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

In order to fit the pipe (24) and the retaining clips, follow instructions in sect. 7 - 6, Flexible wiring/hoses positioning.

Refitting the front brake master cylinder


Removal of the front brake master cylinder
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