jschmid: I'm still not convinced. I drove my dads i4 7rh gen coupe today that is all stock and the brakes were awsome, even though I just cruised around town the car felt like it was going to stop if need be. The thing is the brakes in my car don't feel solid before they lock up under heavy breaking. Also the last time I went auto-x after my final run there was a funny smell coming from my brakes and they had faded before the run was over. I did use my last run for experimenting with left foot braking so they took a beating.... I think something needs changing. I'll start with the fluid and see how it goes.

What do braided steel brake lines do? It seems like a purely cosmetic add on.