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:
The immobilizer system
For additional antitheft protection, the motorcycle is
equipped with an immobilizer, an electronic system that
locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition switch
is turned off.
The grip of each ignition key contains an electronic device
that modulates the output signal from a special ...
Traction control (dtc) deactivated
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that dtc (ducati traction control) has been turned off.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends being very careful
when riding as the vehicle behaviour will be different in
comparison to when operating with the traction control
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Vehicle pre-delivery
Transport packaging integrity check (if required);
Removal from the transport packaging (if required);
Motorcycle integrity check;
Check of the supplied kit completeness (refer to the parts list supplied
together with the bike packaging);
Only if the bike is supplied in a crate: handle ...