Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the front brake system
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.
Undo the special screw (3), collect the sealing washers (4), and release the front brake master cylinder assembly (1) from the pipe.
Tighten the screw (16) and slide the front brake pipe (13) from the bracket (17) on the yoke base.
Loosen screw (c) to remove front brake hose (20) and the abs sensor cable (a) from hose clip (b).
Warning
While removing the front brake hose, if you damage the hose clip (b) you shall renew it (sect. 5 - 4, Removal of the front mudguard).
If hose is not fastened by hose clip (b), it might interfere with tyre under braking and provoke accidents.
Unscrew the two fixing screws (21) of the left front brake calliper (9) to the fork leg.
Repeat the operation for the right brake calliper (18).
Undo the special screws (19) and (25) and collect, from both callipers, the sealing washers (4).
Detach the front brake callipers from the pipe (13) and (20).
Removal
Maintenance operations
Warning
Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin. In case of accidental contact, wash
the affected area with abundant running water and consult a doctor ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions is the
hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to mast ...
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 ...
Indicator speed avg - average speed
This function shows the average speed of the motorcycle.
The calculation is made considering the distance and time
travelled since the last trip 1 reset. When trip 1 is reset, the
value is set to zero and the first available value is shown on
the display 10 seconds after the reset. Dashes &quo ...