Ducati Scrambler 800 - Service manual > Important Change both pads even if just one of them is worn

Change the brake pads as follows.

Remove the snap ring (7) from the pad retaining pin.

Force the calliper pistons back into their seats by forcing the old brake pads apart.

Slide pad retaining pin (8) outwards.

Remove the worn pads.

Fit the new pads.

Fit the centring pin (8) and fasten it with the snap ring (7).

Note Change pads that have a shiny or "vitrified" appearance.

Operate the brake pedal repeatedly so that the pads firmly bed in against the disc thanks to the brake fluid pressure.

Check that the fluid level inside reservoir is between the MIN and MAX marks.

If this is not the case, unscrew the reservoir cover and top up.

Checking front brake pad wear and replacing brake pads

Warning Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paint. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of accidental contact, wash thoroughly with water.

Important On handing over the motorcycle after changing the brake pads, inform the Customer that the front brake must be used gently for the first 100 km to allow the pads to bed in completely.

Ensure the notch on pad (1) friction surface is visible.

Important Change both pads even if just one of them is worn.

Change the brake pads as follows.

Remove split pin (2) from the pad retaining pins. Force the calliper pistons back into their seats by forcing the old brake pads apart.

Slide pad retaining pin (3) outwards.

Remove pad retaining clip (4) from between the two calliper halves.

Remove the worn pads (1).

Warning Change worn pads of pads that have a shiny or "vitrified" appearance.

Insert new pads and spring (4). Fit the centring pin (3) and fasten it with safety split pin (2).

Pay utmost attention to spring (4) aiming, arrow must be pointing to wheel direction of rotation.

Operate the brake lever repeatedly so that the pads firmly bed in against the disc thanks to the brake fluid pressure.

Check that the level in the master cylinder tank is not below the MIN mark.

If necessary, top up as follows.

Turn the handlebars so that the reservoir is levelled.

Remove the reservoir cover (5) by loosening the two screws (6).

Remove reservoir inner membrane.

Top up with recommended fluid up to maximum level.

Refit the removed components.

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