Quote Originally Posted by Gav
But for the needs of most the brakes will only ever be as good as the rider...
The difference is not great, but it is there.
Most modern bikes have very adequate brakes, which is why a small loss in overall stopping power is tolerable as a swap for the better steering characteristics. You could argue that wavy discs cool better, but I'd call that a very marginal argument.

P.S. Gixxerboy has Brembo discs on because he's a poser. And has girly hair.