Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Rear brake caliper

[dst1]

Evening Chaps, only just got the 916 through the MOT because the rear brake is sticking, the lever is not returning to its upper position, if that makes sense.
The MOT chap said the brake cylinder may need cleaning out.
Easy job or is it better to buy a new one.
I know some of you boys dont use the bloody thing that much.
Unfortunatley I do from time to time and would like it to work.

[dst1]

Doh.. the cyclinder not the Caliper...what a nob

[Felix]

I'd check to make sure the pivot bolt is not corroded. Easy job to undo, remove, clean, grease. Also check the return spring (a coil around the pivot bolt) is not broken.

[dst1]

Thanks Felix....

[Webcore]

Mine did the same - I ended up having to replace the caliper and disc aswell because I kept trying to adjust it instead of replacing the master cylinder. - They're not very expensive - change it before it eats the disc!

[dst1]

Ive seen a new master cyclinder for £40 from Ducati Demon on flea bay, might get it