[Shamone]

I'm steadily running the bike in so not braking hard, but had to stop quickly and thought the front brake was pretty poor compared to my other bikes including a 10 year old CBF500.

If I set the adjuster to 4 I can push the lever back to the grip with one finger. I never got a test ride so could someone check theirs to compare?

Video below;

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[Shamone]

Thanks guys. I'm tempted to bleed it myself as its a pain to take back to the dealer.
I just hope the air is not in the ABS as I think you have to trigger the ABS using the diagnostics to get the air out.


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[Shamone]

Ok I've bled the brake and they've improved. Now about 2cm from the grip under firm pressure. I certainly can't push it back to the grip with my thumb as in the video.

I think they are good enough to leave until the first service, where they may say it's normal.

I'll leave it sat with the lever cable tied in case that improved things.

Looking at how the hose loops up at the bars, the master cylinder is lower than this loop. Wondering about taking the master cylinder off the bars to get it higher.


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[Shamone]

Cable tie now holding the front brakes on tonight!

I think the dealer forgot to fully PDI it as I saw they are delivered with the handle bars disconnected and I've just noticed the cables are not fastened to the handlebars. At least that was a 2 second fix


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[Shamone]

I just couldn't be bothered with the hassle but understand DIY wouldn't suit most people.


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[Shamone]

I measured the gap between Handlebar and Grip

On number 4 setting it's 1", On number 1 setting it's 1 3/4",

Measurements taken at the closest point,( the bend in the lever,)

Thanks Elvisto that's a great help. Mine has been cabled tied since Friday so I'll compare with your measurements today.


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[Shamone]

Looking better

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[Shamone]

I bled the brakes a second time and all is well now


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[Shamone]

I didnt see in this thread anyone mention the set screw in the brake lever that depresses the rubber actuator in the reservoir. My lever was collapsing a bit too much and I just turned the flat head screw a few turns to tighten up the travel, might help someone still having issues after a bleed.

Be super careful with this as it can result to the brake locking on. It has to allow the plunger to fully return home, which you can only see with the reservoir cover removed.


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[Shamone]

I feel like this can be said with almost every change on this bike :adoration: But just a few turns of the grub screw should be fine, I think if you turned it all the way in the brakes would always be on, ha.

A few turns is all it takes to stop the pads fully retracting - It's a know issue with Ducati brakes and they can seem fine until they lock on the road, but I understand if you feel like I'm teaching you to suck eggs lol.

For anyone else reading this post in the future - If adjusted improperly the brakes could lock up or not work at all.
Locate the screw on the side of the lever, then remove the master cylinder cover and seal. SLIGHTLY pump the
brake or clutch lever (fluid will jump high if you operate it normally), and check for surface movement in the
reservoir. Continue to slightly screw in the adjuster and check for fluid movement on top until there is no more
(surface movement indicates that the return circuit is open, which is necessary to operate correctly). When you no
longer see movement when pulling the lever, back out the adjuster counterclockwise one full turn, and check for
movement again. You should be set then. Check for proper release and operation before heading around the block
just to be safe.

 

[Shamone]

It's not whether or not they are OEM or aftermarket levers - It's whether the setscrew has been misadjusted, which of course mainly happens when people with little mechanical knowledge fit aftermarkets levels and adjust the screw taking up all the free play.

Lots of info out there, including OEM levers:
HELP! Front BRAKE seized SOLID! Crashed 996! - Ducati.ms - The Ultimate Ducati Forum
Front brake seized up! - Ducati Monster Forums: Ducati Monster Motorcycle Forum
Lock-up in the front!!!! - Ducati.ms - The Ultimate Ducati Forum
Front brakes seized on my 2013 Hyperstrada! - Ducati.ms - The Ultimate Ducati Forum

And the site I cut and pasted the fitting info from:
Ducati Suite- Lever Change