Changing The Brake Fluid - Ducati Monster 796 Workshop Manual

Maintenance operations
Important
If the motorcycle is used in very damp or dusty conditions, the air filter cartridge must be changed more frequently.

Changing the brake fluid

Warning
Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact,
wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.
Changing the fluid in the front brake circuit
Remove the cover with membrane (1) of the front brake fluid reservoir (2) by unscrewing the screws (3).
Siphon off the fluid from the reservoir (2).
Replace the membrane (without the plug) on the tank to avoid brake fluid splashes during the following operations.
Move the brake callipers pistons back: to carry out this operation unscrew the fixing screws (4) of the callipers on the fork
plates and push, by removing them from each other, both pads from every calliper; during this operation be careful with
the fluid level, that must always be aspirated each time that it flows back in the tank.