V7 850 Brembo RCS master cylinder

[MikeP996]

I'm wanting to increase braking power at the front on my '21 V7 Special.  I have tried various brand pads with no significant effect.  Has anyone fitted a Brembo RCS brake master cylinder to a V7 850?  If so, what parts are necessary in addition to the master cylinder itself?  Any issues with the installation?  Thanks!!  :)

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

Not a direct answer to your question, as I haven't, but I'll mention that Hamlin Cycles and GTM both have an offering of a higher spec Brembo master cylinder and 4-pad caliper.

[MikeP996]

Thanks!  The Brembo system GTM offers is the same one I am considering.  I have all the necessary components in my "basket" (master cylinder, reservoir, line extender, mirror adapter) but still trying to do research to see if it will make a noticeable improvement before spending the money!  ;)

FWIW, my V7 is in the UK so the (same) parts are from a UK supplier rather than GTM, etc.  The same Brembo RCS master cylinder that is $658 in the US (at GTM) is less than 400 USD in the UK!  Tariffs, I guess...

[kingoffleece]

Hamlin's V7-850 brake mod is nothing short of amazing.  One had better be very skilled at performance riding as it's quite powerful.

[Vagrant]

Will the stock ABS still work with that S/U? It will be needed!

[michaell32]

A long time ago I used an Accosato on my GSXR. As long as you get the correct master cylinder size it should work just as good as a brembo.

[ridingron]

Hamlin's V7-850 brake mod is nothing short of amazing.  One had better be very skilled at performance riding as it's quite powerful.

What is the actual change?

Smaller diameter master cylinder?

Different calipers?

More aggressive pads?

2 rotors?

[MikeP996]

I'm going to try yet another set of pads - EBC HH - to see if I can gain a bit more "bite" before I spend the money on changing the master cylinder.  They are allegedly the highest friction pads available...

[Vagrant]

I'm 78 have arthritis in both hands and have had two carpal tunnel surgeries. I use EBC-HH in all my v7's and can stop at a max rate with two fingers. Flush the old fluid, scrub the rotor and break them in. You should be happy then.

[MikeP996]

   I'm a happy guy!!! the EBC HH pads made a huge improvement.  I cleaned the disc and then bedded in the new pads and for the first time I can actually apply enough brake to trigger the ABS on a dry road plus the initial grab is much better!  As Vagrant said, highly recommended!!!  Absolutely no need for a "better" (more expensive) mastercylinder!!!

[Vagrant]

They help the rear to just not as much.