I have read that braided hoses are really for gravel rallys etc to armour the hose a little. A new normal rubber hose will be as good as braided, unless the quality of them is poor. After all, if the hose can expand enough to affect your brakes, something is wrong with them. A standard hose has braiding inside it anyway, its just not visible and shiny. I think its PVA fibres in them..
I know people say the fit them and the brakes are great again, but has anyone fitted new OE ones, then fitted braided hoses to compare like for like?
Whichever you choose, new ones will make some difference, the biggest gain will be from new fluid though.
If you go braided, stainless fittings are worth a bit extra though.