Ducati Monster 796 Workshop Manual page 308

Front brake control
For correct position of the ties fastening the ABS sensor cable (A) to front brake lines, please refer to Sect. 7 - 6,
wiring/hoses positioning.
Removal of the brake discs
Operations
Remove the front wheel
The front brake discs consist of an inner carrier, which is mounted to the wheel, and an outer rotor. Both parts must be
changed together as a pair.
Loosen the fixing screws (29) of the disc to the wheel, remove the disc (30) and in the ABS version, on its left side, slide
out the phonic wheel (20).
Overhauling the front brake components
Important
Critical safety components. The manufacturer of the brake calliper advises against servicing the internal components of
callipers. Incorrect overhaul of this component could endanger rider safety.
Maintenance operations on these units are limited to replacing the following parts: pads, fasteners and bleed valve
assembly.
Refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this section for indications on renewal of the above components.
The brake disc must be clean without any signs of rust, oil, grease or dirt and no deep scoring.
To check brake disc wear, refer to the service limits given in the paragraph
Refitting the brake discs
Before refitting the brake disc to the wheel, clean all contact surfaces thoroughly and smear a medium strength
threadlocker on the threads of retaining screws (29).
In the ABS version, operate on the left side to fit the phonic wheel (20).
Tighten the screws (29) securing the front brake disc (19) to the front wheel in the sequence: 1-3-5-2-4.
Tighten the retaining screws (29) to a torque of 25 Nm 5% (Sect. 3 - 3,
Operations
Refit the front wheel
Section reference
7 - 1, Removal of the front wheel
Section reference
7 - 1, Refitting the front wheel
"Hydraulic brakes" (Sect. 3 - 1.1).
Frame torque settings).
Flexible