2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
EWA14101
Disc brake components rarely require disas-
sembly. Therefore, always follow these pre-
ventive measures:
 Never disassemble brake components un-
less absolutely necessary.
 If any connection on the hydraulic brake 
system is disconnected, the entire brake 
system must be disassembled, drained, 
cleaned, properly filled, and bled after reas-
sembly.
 Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
 Use only clean or new brake fluid for...

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 Brake pads
TIP
Always install new brake pads, brake pad shims 
and brake pad supports as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose  “1” tightly to the 
bleed screw “2” . Put the other end of the hose 
into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake  caliper piston into the brake caliper with your 
finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install new brake pad supports, brake pad  shims, and brake pads.
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint 
opening “a”  to force out the piston from the 
brake caliper.
WARNING
EWA13550
 Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag. 
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
 Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seal  and brake caliper piston seal.
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TIP
Align the slot “a”  of the rear wheel sensor hous-
ing  “1” with the projection “b”  of the rear brake 
caliper bracket “2”, and then assemble them.
NOTICE
ECA14470
Make sure there are no foreign materials in 
the wheel hub. Foreign materials cause dam-
age to the inner sensor rotor and wheel sen-
sor.
2. Tighten:
Brake torque rod bolt
 Rear wheel axle nut
 Rear wheel axle pinch bolt
3. Install: Brake pad supports
 Brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
 Brake pads
 Brake...

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7. 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.
8. Check: Brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling   Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to  “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)”  on page 3-14.
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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
TIP
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder, 
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem....

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1. Install: Brake hose joint
 Brake master cylinder kit 
 Rear brake master cylinder joint
TIP
The rear brake master cylinder joint installation 
length  “a” should be 76.3– 77.3 mm (3.00–3.04 
in).
2. Install:
Adjuster rod pin “1” 
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
1. Install: Rear brake light switch  “1”
TIP
The rear brake light switch installation length 
“a”  should be 4.3 –5.3 mm (0.17– 0.21 in).
 Install the rear brake light switch spring  “2” as...

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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 pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling   Bleed the brake sys-...

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Removing the rear fender assembly and brake hoses
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
Brake fluid Drain.
Refer to 
“BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ” on page 3-14.
Tail/brake light assembly/Seat lock Refer to 
“GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 
4-1.
Rear brake fluid reservoir Refer to  “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-51.
Fuel tank bracket Refer to “FUEL TANK ” on page 7-1.
1 ABS ECU coupler 1 Disconnect.
2 Brake hose union...

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Removing the rear fender assembly and brake hoses Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
5 Brake hose (hydraulic unit brake pipe joint to left 
front brake caliper) 1 Disconnect.
6 Brake hose union bolt/Gasket 1/2
7 Brake hose (hydraulic unit brake pipe joint to 
rear brake caliper) 1 Disconnect.
8 Brake hose union bolt/Gasket 1/2
9 Brake hose (rear brake master cylinder to hy-
draulic unit brake pipe joint) 1 Disconnect.
10 Rear fender assembly 1
11 Rear mudguard...

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Removing the hydraulic unit assembly Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
1 Hydraulic unit brake pipe joint 1
2 Hydraulic unit brake pipe 4
3 Hydraulic unit assembly 1
4 Rear fender 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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7 Nm (0.7 m 
kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m 
kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m 
kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
16 Nm (1.6 m 
kgf, 12 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
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kgf, 12 ft 
Ibf)T.R.16 Nm (1.6 m 
kgf, 12 ft 
Ibf)T.R.