Changing the Front Brake Pads on the Yamaha Super Tenere (Easy)

Easy way to change the front brake pads on the Super Tenere in just a few minutes, without removing the calipers.
Tools Needed:
Needle Nose Pliers or Channel Locks
Small Screwdriver
Parts:
Clip (2): Part Number: 3GM259250000
Pad, Pin: Part Number: 4SV259240000
Support, Pad: Part Number: 13S259190000
Brake Pad Kit (2): Part Number: 2C0258050000

[@michaelcarlton512]

Thanks for the video. Did rear yesterday. Not sure which is easier. This bike is very user friendly to work on.

[@simonmears1726]

Always use good quality brake grease on pins for next time removal and also on caliper pins too avoid uneven brake pad were from sticking love the R1 brakes braided lines nice improvment as well no hose flexing 😮

[@SAB-iq1kp]

Didn't know it was that easy. Thank you for the video. Just 1 remark if you don't mind: never push the pistons in without cleaning them a bit before with break spray. You push in all that dirt and debrys in the o-rings. Better use a little spray then service break calipers, can get expensive.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

Thanks for that tip! I never thought about that before. I'll use that. Appreciate it!

[@badbruise]

A little never seize on the pin would help

[@rodmitchell8064]

It would’ve been a good idea to polish that pin before putting it back in

[@PlumBob]

Thanks Keith, I'm going to tackle mine today. Great tutorial.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

I hope it worked out!

[@oknevals]

Wow, thank you. That is crazy easy job. Those old pads looked at least 50% of life remained, maybe even 70%. Hopefully those pins work better than my boat trailer hitch pin. We got very very lucky and it cost me only $2k. I try not to think of what could have happened if it was during drive instead of taking off from the red light.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

Yes, I probably could have just re-installed the pads. I probably won't have to worry about them again until 50,000 miles.

[@charleshill5093]

This bike is a lot easier to work on than my Harleys that I've had in the past.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

Yes, Yamaha made it very simple. Thanks for the comment!

[@rodsreel]

Brass wire brush the whole caliper to get rid of the crud. Sandpaper the pins with fine paper until smooth, lightly grease the pins with copper grease. Take any crud or rust off the pistons and along the pad guides. Clean the big spring clip. Put in new pin clips.

[@elquetejedi2]

Do you recommend sintered brake pads? Or may damage the brake disc?

[@billpacheco790]

Nice to see that you have broken the camera out again. Great vid for the Super T do it yourself crowd. Just turned 65K miles on mine and she is still going strong…

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

That's awesome Bill. I'm quite a ways behind you at 27,000...need to plan some more trips. Have a great summer!

[@jimtaylor1106]

Thank you! This was very easy, but it would not have had the confidence to do it without seeing it in this video. Changed mine @ 47,000 mi. They still passed inspection, but he said they were close.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

Good, I'm glad it helped Jim. It's surprising how easy it is.

[@mikemills5144]

Thanks Keith, looks like you could have gone to 50,000.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

Definitely, could have waited for a long time, but figured since I had the parts I'd replace them. I guess I use a lot of engine braking. Thanks for the comment!

[@elquetejedi2]

Perfection

[@TuriGiuliano]

tnx for the video, very nice!

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

You're welcome, hope it's helpful.

[@gokhansifan3584]

Thanks. Nice video

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

Thanks, hope it helps.