Brake biting too close to handlebar, lever shorter throw than clutch?

[IanMc]

Hi all - I thought I would keep my two questions separate (see driveshaft pressure!).   So, the other thing is front brake biting close to the handlebar.  The actual brake performance is pretty good (single Brembo), but I get a lot of slack before the brake bites, so maybe 30mm from the handlebar.  I have just put a braided line on it which has sharpened it up a bit more, but not reduced the free play.   By chance I noticed the clutch lever and brake levers have different throws, ie. tip of lever to centre of bars is 14cm for the clutch and only 11cm for the brake.   If the brake lever were also 14cm it would probably be about right (or I would certainly be happier).   Are they supposed to be asymmetrical or do I have a non-standard brake lever?   It looks the same shape overall and undamaged, and I can't see a way to adjust it (can you?).  Otherwise, any advice on reducing the free play?  Thanks