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.