i see the value of upgraded brakes on the highway, when i am banzai-driving on the passing lane and some left-lane bandit suddenly, mindlessly, moves into the lane. While the stock brakes are adequate, i need a quicker, firmer, more reassuring bite.

i also late-brake into corners (or left-turn lights) whenever i get the opportunity ...

now, the next thing would be to get stickier rubber ...