2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

haha FRONT BRAKE
4-48
WARNING
EWA13090
 Use only the designated brake fluid. Other 
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to 
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor 
brake performance.
 Refill with the same type of brake fluid that 
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids 
may result in a harmful chemical reaction, 
leading to poor brake performance.
 When refilling, be careful that water does 
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water 
will significantly lower the boiling point of 
the brake...

haha FRONT BRAKE
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EAS22520
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
WARNING
EWA13520
 Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated 
with clean or new brake fluid.
 Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
EAS22530
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
1. Install: Brake master cylinder “1”
 Brake master cylinder holder  “2”
TIP
Install the brake master cylinder holder with the 
“UP ” mark  “a” facing up.
 Align the mating surfaces of...

haha FRONT BRAKE
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NOTICE
ECA13540
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces 
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up 
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed: Brake system
Refer to  “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)”  on page 3-14.
5. Check:
Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark  “a”  Add the 
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to  “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID 
LEVEL ” on page 3-13.
6. Check: Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling   Bleed the brake...

haha REAR BRAKE
4-51
EAS22550
REAR BRAKE Removing the rear brake pads
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
1 Rear brake caliper bolt 2
2 Rear brake caliper 1
3 Rear brake pad 2
4 Brake pad shim 2
5 Brake pad support 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
S
S
27 Nm (2.7 m 
kgf, 20 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
6 Nm (0.6 m 
kgf, 4.3 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
2
5
4 1
5 3  

haha REAR BRAKE
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Removing the rear brake master cylinder Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
Brake fluid Drain.
Refer to 
“BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ” on page 3-14.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK ” on page 7-1.
1 Brake hose union bolt 1
2 Brake hose gasket 2
3 Brake hose (rear brake master cylinder to hy-
draulic unit) 1
4 Footrest plate 1
5 Brake fluid reservoir cap 1
6 Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder 1
7 Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm 1
8 Brake fluid reservoir 1
9 Brake...

haha REAR BRAKE
4-53
Removing the rear brake master cylinder Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
10 Rear brake master cylinder 1
11 Rear brake light switch coupler 1 Disconnect.
12 Rear brake light switch 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
New
10
11
12
1.5 Nm (0.15 m 
kgf, 1.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
3.8 Nm (0.38 m 
kgf, 2.8 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
23 Nm (2.3 m 
kgf, 17 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
30 Nm (3.0 m 
kgf, 22 ft 
Ibf)T.R.  

haha REAR BRAKE
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Disassembling the rear brake master cylinder Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
1 Rear brake master cylinder joint 1
2 Brake master cylinder kit 1
3 Circlip 1
4 Brake hose joint 1
5Filter  plate 1
6Filter 1
7 Brake master cylinder body 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure.
S
New
New
New
New
BF
3
4 5 6
7
2
1
17 Nm (1.7 m 
kgf, 12 ft 
Ibf)  

haha REAR BRAKE
4-55
Removing the rear brake caliper Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
Brake fluid Drain.
Refer to 
“BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ” on page 3-14.
1 Brake hose union bolt 1
2 Brake hose gasket 2
3 Brake hose (hydraulic unit to rear brake caliper) 1
4 Rear brake caliper bolt 2
5 Rear brake caliper 1
6 Rear brake pad 2
7 Brake pad shim 2
8 Brake pad support 2
9 Rear wheel axle pinch bolt 1 Loosen.
10 Rear wheel axle 1
S
S
S
New
125 Nm (12.5 m
kgf, 90 ft 
lbf)T.R.
27 Nm...

haha REAR BRAKE
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Removing the rear brake caliper Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
11 Rear brake caliper bracket 1 For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
S
S
S
125 Nm (12.5 m
kgf, 90 ft 
lbf)T.R.
27 Nm (2.7 m 
kgf, 20 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
30 Nm (3.0 m 
kgf, 22 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
30 Nm (3.0 m 
kgf, 22 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
25 Nm (2.5 m 
kgf, 18 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
11  

haha REAR BRAKE
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Disassembling the rear brake caliper Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
1 Brake caliper piston 1
2 Brake caliper piston dust seal 1
3 Brake caliper piston seal 1
4 Bleed screw 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure.
6 Nm (0.6 m 
kgf, 4.3 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
New
New
BF
S
1
2
3
4