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:
Tool kit and accessories
The tool kit (2) is located under the seat (1) while the owner’s
manual is housed in the compartment under the seat.
The tool kit includes:
Fuse pliers;
Two helmet anti-theft cables;
Screwdriver;
Screwdriver handle;
14/16 Mm box wrench;
6 Mm rod;
3 Mm allen wrench;
4 Mm allen ...
Refitting the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Refitting is the reverse of removal, with attention to the following points.
If the calliper bracket locating pin (14) was removed, apply the recommended
threadlocker on reassembly.
Tighten the pin (14) to the torque of 33 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
If previously ...
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...