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:
Key-on/key-off using the key on the hands free lock with the passive key
Key-on can be performed by pressing the button (7) on the
hands free lock and with the presence of the passive key (4,
fig. 77).
Note
The passive key (4, fig. 77) Has a range of a few cm,
therefore the key (4, fig. 77) Must be positioned near the
antenna (2). Remove the seat (see "remova ...
Reassembling the electrical components support
Check the presence of clips (1), (9) and (24) on the support (5).
Check the presence of rubber pads (6) and (8) and of cable grommet (7).
Check that the voltage regulator (3) and the solenoid starter (18) are in
place on the support (5) with their wiring as
shown.
The horn (22) mus ...
Adjusting of the air-gap phonic wheel sensor
(For front as well as rear sensor) in each case of maintenance that foresees:
Replacement or refitting of the wheel
Replacement or refitting of the phonic wheel (1) or (2)
Replacement or refitting of the brake discs
Replacement or refitting of the speed sensor (3) or (4)
(Front) replacem ...