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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the rear brake calliper

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Rear brake / 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:

Removal of the rear brake calliper


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).

Removal of the rear brake calliper


Only the following parts should be renewed:

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:

Inspection of the gear selector drum
Use a gauge to measure the clearance between fork pin and the slot on the selector drum. If the service limit is exceeded, determine which part must be replaced by comparing these dimensions with those of new components (sect. 3 - 1.1, Gearbox). Also check the wear on the drum support pin ...

Low hands free key (hf) battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free system has detected that the battery that permits the active key (a) to communicate and turn the vehicle on is almost discharged. Note In this case replace as soon as possible the battery as indicated in sect. 6 - ...

Reassembly of the tool tray
Place the tool tray unit (23) on the lateral brackets (2) and (3) by tightening the screws (24) to 14 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3-3, Frame torque settings). If the handle guide (32) has been previously removed, position it on the tray (23) and tighten the screws (34) to 20 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3-3, Fram ...

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