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What are you compairing the front brake to? if its a modern bike forget it you will never get it that good, if its an old brit --what are you complaining about it stops better doesn't it!!In all seriousness a well fettled brake with decent pads should slow you down OK but not be able to squeel the tyre
Your right about the HH pads. My F2 has HH pads, braided hoses, new master, and refurb calipers. And this is the honest truth, it stops as well as my CB1300. I was very impressed. They should make HH pads for all models as a safety measure.