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V7 Brake Upgrades

Just installed the Brembo RCS 15 master cylinder, the OEM line adapter, and the reservoir kit.
https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/all-products/products/rcs-radial-frntbrkmstr

I have not not replaced the pads, so did not notice the improvement of the braking power. What I did notice is much less effort required to achieve the same braking result. I can now brake with one finger.

This is my first time installing radial brake master cylinder, so I spent a lot of time finding a position for the RCS-15 so that the brake line was not under too much stress. I would also suggest using a vacuum type brake bleeding kit, because reversed bleeding from the nipples on the master cylinder and the caliper could not get all the air out of the system.

Did I break anything? Sure, it would not be a DIY project without messing something up for an amateur technician like me, LOL.
The special bolt holding the reservoir to the bracket is M5 (5mm dia.) and made out of aluminum. It snapped without much effort. A little research online found that a titanium one is available, so I got one. However, I would believe you can find a workable solution from local hardware store for much less.

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Found a set of EBC HH (for the Monster 796 front brake) in the parts bin, so replaced the OEM ones and what a difference!
Like Todd and vagrant have said, replacing the pads for the more aggressive ones should be the first step.
 
And what about disc wear with EBC HH pads ?
They do work well, however (as stated dozens of times on this site) they are excessively hard on disks, as I've ridden and raced on them in my earlier life. I personally won't use them any more.
 
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