Yamaha Tenere 700 2020, Service Manual

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REAR BRAKE
4-40
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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 clean-
ing brake components.
• Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
• Avoid brake fluid coming into contact with
the eyes as it can cause serious injury.
FIRST AID FOR BRAKE FLUID ENTERING
THE EYES:
• Flush with water for 15 minutes and get im-
mediate medical attention.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC
1. Check:
• Rear brake disc
Damage/galling
→
Replace.
2. Measure:
• Brake disc deflection
Out of specification
→
Correct the brake disc
deflection or replace the brake disc.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS” on page 4-30.
3. Measure:
• Brake disc thickness
Measure the brake disc thickness at a few dif-
ferent locations.
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS” on page 4-30.
4. Adjust:
• Brake disc deflection
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS” on page 4-30.
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REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
TIP
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disassem-
ble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• Rear wheel
Refer to “REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL”
on page 4-21.
2. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit “a”
Out of specification
→
Replace the brake
pads as a set.
3. Install:
• Brake pad spring
(into the rear brake caliper)
• Brake pads
a. Connect a clear plastic hose tightly to the
bleed screw. 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.
Brake disc runout limit (as mea-
sured on wheel)
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Brake disc thickness limit
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
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Rear brake disc bolt
30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
LOCTITE®
Brake pad lining thickness limit
3.9 mm (0.15 in)
a