Yamaha Tenere 700 2020, Service Manual

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FRONT BRAKE
4-31
1. Measure:
• Brake pad wear “a”
Out of specification
→
Replace the brake
pads as a set.
2. Install:
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pads
TIP
Always install new brake pads and a new brake
pad spring as a set.
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 pistons into the brake caliper
with your fingers.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install the new brake pads and a new
brake pad spring.
TIP
• The arrow mark “a” on the brake pad spring
must point in the direction of disc rotation.
• Install the brake pad spring in the brake caliper
in the recessed portion that is near the brake
pad pin.
3. Install:
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad clips
• Front brake caliper
4. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
→
Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-16.
5. Check:
• Brake lever 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 FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
TIP
Before removing the brake caliper, drain the
brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt
• Brake hose gaskets
• Brake hose (hydraulic unit to right front brake
caliper) (right side only)
• Brake hose (right front brake caliper to left
front brake caliper)
TIP
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
Brake pad lining thickness limit
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
T
R
.
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Front brake caliper bleed screw
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
a
2
1
T
R
.
.
Front brake caliper bolt
40 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 30 lb·ft)
a