Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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 remove the rear brake disk (14).
Loosen the four screws (24) and remove the rear phonic wheel (25).
The brake disc must be perfectly clean, with no rust, oil, grease or other dirt and no deep scoring.
To check the wear limit of the brake disk refer to sec. 3 - 1.1, Hydraulic brakes.
Place the rear brake disc (14) on the rear wheel shaft (26), by orienting the bevelled edges (s) faced upwards.
Fix the disc by starting the screws (13) with prescribed threadlocker.
Note
Make sure to centre the screw heads in the relevant seats on the brake discs.
Tighten the screws (13) to a torque of 27 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), in the sequence 1-2-3-4.
Position the phonic wheel (25) on the brake disc (14) by orienting it as shown in figure.
Fix the phonic wheel (25) by starting the screws (24) with the recommended threadlocker.
Tighten the screws (24) to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% in a crossed-pattern sequence.
Refit the rear eccentric hub as described in sec. 7 - 13, Removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft.
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 en ...
Refitting the rear brake calliper
When replacing the brake pipes (33) or removing one of the rear braking
system components, pay special attention to the
position of the couplings on the pump and the calliper.
Warning
If incorrec ...
Other materials:
Refitting the rear suspension
Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1).
Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the
screw (1).
Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Lubricate bushes (5) and (6) with recommended gr ...
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals
The position of the gearchange and rear brake pedals in
relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the
requirements of the rider.
Adjust the pedals as follows:
Gear change pedal (fig. 97)
Hold the linkage (1) and slacken the lock nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a left-hand thr ...
Ignition coils
Introduction
The engine control system of the diavel includes two ignition coils: one for
the horizontal cylinder and one for the vertical
cylinder. These coils are installed directly in the spark plug wells. A diode is
installed on the secondary winding inside the
coil, which prevents the un ...