Alltrack World

Greetings from the Glorious Gulf Coast!
After testing Honda Accord Sport & Nissan Altima, I purchased a Passat LTD.
More legroom & better performance for commuting duty, the Altima was the most comfortable but also the most ugly.
The Accord Sport was very handsome but felt cramped.
All three were priced @ 22k.
Not perfect by any definition, I am still pleased with my purchase.
This is my third VW & my first new vehicle with auto transmission. I am more accustomed to gear changes & the CVT's felt a bit odd.
I am not entirely pleased with the braking performance of the Passat.
Would stainless steel brake lines to replace the factory rubber ones combined with different pads provide a measured improvement?
Would softer pads or firmer pads reduce stopping distance?

Hello and welcome to atw.

Softer pads will improve braking, usually at the expense of brake dust.

I'd try softer pads -- not necessarily performance pads, which can actually decrease braking in non-track environments -- first. If that doesn't do it, I'd go to a big brake kit like this: http://achtuning.com/tag/vw-brakes/

Congratulations on your new Passat.

Thank You for the link, Matt.
I have no need yet to spend $3k on brakes.
To accommodate larger rotors & calipers would require larger diameter wheels & tires also. More $$$$
I will take an incremental approach beginning with stainless braided brake lines to replace the factory rubber ones.
Dealer has agreed to install these at my 10k service.
Never tried them on a car, but they sure worked great reducing stopping distances on motorcycles.
I can upgrade from there if needed.