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 ...
Other materials:
Refitting the rear wheel
Lubricate the wheel shaft threaded end with prescribed grease.
Insert the wheel shaft by matching (a) with pins (b).
Install spacer (3) with the conical surface faced to the wheel conical
surface, washer (2), apply prescribed grease to nut
(1) and insert it by hand (1).
Tighten the ...
Fuel pressure test
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
Undo the screws (2) and remove the flange cover (1).
Remove one of the two pipes of the fuel system (3).
Use the fuel pressure pipe (4) part no. 590.1.189.1A by connecting one e ...
Refitting the gear interlock plunger and pawl assembly
On the special screw (3), fit the gear pawl lever (4), orienting it as shown
in the figure, the washer (2) with the square
edge side (d) facing the clutch-side crankcase half, and the spring (1),
positioning it so that the hook end (a) is facing
the gear pawl lever. Locate the hook end (a) of ...