2020 YAMAHA TMAX brake pads

Table of contents
Adjusting the rear brake lock
cable ..........................................8-22
Checking the rear brake lock ........8-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...........................................8-24
Checking the brake fluid level .......8-24
Changing the brake fluid ...............8-25
Drive belt .......................................8-26
Checking and lubricating the cables.........................................8-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................8-27
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers................................8-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........8-28
Checking the front fork..................8-29
Checking the steering ...................8-29
Checking the wheel bearings ........8-30
Battery ...........................................8-30
Replacing the fuses .......................8-31
Vehicle lights .................................8-34
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ............................................8-34
Troubleshooting ............................8-35
Troubleshooting chart ...................8-36
Emergency mode ..........................8-38
Scooter care an d stora ge ................9-1
Matte color caution .........................9-1
Care .................................................9-1 Storage ........................................... 9-3
Specifications ................................. 10-1
Consumer information ................... 11-1
Identification numbers .................. 11-1
Diagnostic connector.................... 11-2
Vehicle data recording .................. 11-2
In dex ................................................ 12-1
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Safety information
1-5
1Aftermarket Tires an
d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to pro-
vide the best combination of handling,
braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims,
sizes, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 8-19 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Scooter
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the scooter in
another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
scooter.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Secure the scooter with tie-downs
or suitable straps that are at-
tached to solid parts of the scoot-
er, such as the frame or upper
front fork triple clamp (and not, for
example, to rubber-mounted han-
dlebars or turn signals, or parts
that could break). Choose the lo- cation for the straps carefully so
the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the
scooter will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Further safe-ri din g points Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
 Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when
stopping on a wet surface.
 Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
 Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
 Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the scooter up-
right, otherwise it could slide out
from under you.
 The brake pads or linings could
get wet when you wash the scoot-
er. After washing the scooter,
check the brakes before riding.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 5-21, 5-22
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 8-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 8-15
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 8-22, 8-24, 8-24
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Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 8-22, 8-24, 8-24
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 8-18, 8-27
Wheels an d tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 8-19, 8-21
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 8-27
Centerstan d, si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
8-28
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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Instruments, li ghts, si gnals
an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
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Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
5-29
Drive belt • Check belt condition.
• Replace if damaged.
8-26
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-5
8
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General maintenance an d lu brication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection us-
ing Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element •Replace. √√
3 *Air filter case check
hose • Clean.
√√√√√
4 *V-
belt case air filter
elements • Clean.
√√
•Replace. √√
5 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
6 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
7 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
8 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
9 Rear
brake lock ca-
b le • Check cable length.
• Adjust if necessary. At the initial interval and 4000 km (2400 mi) after the initial 1000 km (600 mi)
and every 5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter.
10 *Rear brake lock • Check operation.
•Adjust. √√√√√√
11 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
3. Confirm that the rear brake lock
lever (page 5-18) functions prop-
erly and that the rear wheel rotates
freely when unlocked.
WARNING
EWA20290
If proper a djustment cannot b e ob-
taine d as d escri bed , have a Yamaha
d ealer make this ad justment.
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Checking the rear brake lockThe rear brake lock must be checked
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Adjust the rear brake lock cable.
2. Apply the rear brake lock, and then try to push the vehicle to con-
firm that the rear brake lock func-
tions properly.
3. The rear brake lock caliper is pro- vided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the rear brake
lock pads. To check the rear brake
lock pads, check the position of
the indicator when the rear brake
lock lever is applied. If the indica-
tor has passed the wear indicator
groove, have a Yamaha dealer
check the rear brake lock.
4. Make sure that there are no tears or cracks on the rubber boot.
1. Wear indicator groove
2. Wear indicator
3. Rubber boot
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
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Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsFront brake
Rear brake The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble
the brake. To check the brake pad
wear, check the position of the wear in-
dicator while applying the brake. If a
brake pad has worn to the point that
the wear indicator almost touches the
brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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Checkin
g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the res-
ervoir in an upright position. Replenish
the brake fluid if necessary.NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.Front brake
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1
Specifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 41. Minimum level mark
LOWER
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
Rear
brake
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down.  A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure
to check the brake pads for wear
and the brake system for leakage.
 If the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause before further rid-
ing.
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions: 
Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
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Chan gin g the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
 Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
1. Minimum level mark
LOW ER
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